Charles James Norton, Commander
USNR Retired, 99
DOVER - Charles James Norton, Commander USNR Retired passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at home.
Mr. Norton was born August 23, 1921 in the American Mission Tanta, Egypt to the late Albert Charles Norton and Elisabeth James Norton.
He served in the United States Navy and then Civil Service retiring in 1991 after 50 years. Mr. Norton was a Commander retired. He enjoyed gardening and tinkering with anything mechanical, and he especially enjoyed his time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all his nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Swanson Norton; son, Raymond C. Norton; brother, Arthur Norton; sisters, Barbara Norton Klaus, Elizabeth "Betty" Beckon and Marion Norton Leonard.
He is survived by his sons, Stephen P. Norton (Rebecca) of Dover and Wayne C. Norton (Debby) of Yorktown, Va.; ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Services are private.
Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com