MSgt Wilson "Bill" Norton, Sr., USMC Retired, 95, passed away at the Landings of Swansboro on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born January 27, 1928, in Senoia, Ga a son of the late John Joseph and Annie Mae Wilson Norton.

Bill faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps and retired at the rank of MSgt. A 22year Marine, loved this great Country and fought for so many of our freedoms that we have today! He served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War an AMERICAN TREASURE/ TRIFECTA. His final mission ended 22 Nov 2023, the SUPREME COMMANDER released him from duty forever and his final orders were typed up for his destination…HEAVEN, where he saw JESUS face to face. He was preceded in death by sons, John C. Norton and Louis Colon "Buffy" Norton; and a daughter, Karen N. Walker. He was the last of 11 siblings.

He is survived by son, Wilson "Bill" Norton, Jr. of Beaufort; daughters, Libby Lindsley of Titusville, FL, April Lynn Burkard of Beaufort, and Laurie Knighten (Joe) of New Bern; and grandchildren, Shannon Nelson, Corie Nunn, Shaun Norton, Carrisa Payne, Tiffany Wardlow, Chelsea Lindsley, Marshall Langley, Patrick Langley, and Trae Langley and 22 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A graveside service at Senoia City Cemetery will be held immediately following the visitation.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to Wounded Warriors Project at www.woundedwarriorsproject.org in memory of Bill.

Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel is honored to serve the family of Bill Norton, please visit www.hillcrestchapelcares.com to share your memories or leave a condolence message.