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Johnny Lee Norton

October 9, 1939 — December 22, 2021

Johnny Lee Norton, 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 22, 2021. He was born on October 9, 1939 to the late Clifford and Kathleen Norton. Johnny was a lifelong resident of this area. He was an avid NASCAR fan and especially loved cheering for Kyle Busch. He loved being on the water-spending time at the lake and on the beach. Johnny never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. He was a hard worker, owning various businesses throughout his life and he also loved working on his farm. Johnny was also very proud of his Cherokee Heritage. Above all things, he loved his family and was extremely proud of his children.

In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his sister Lillian Chambers and son in law Grady Jenkins.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 44 years, Shanda Norton; four children: Debbie Jenkins, Sandra Knight-Helms (Tucky), Ronnie Norton (Rhonda), Bartlee Norton (Deborah); sister Margaret Hayes (Wayne); grandchildren: Selena, Amy, Tacia, Michael, Alicia, Daniel, Trace, Tripp, and Tenslee; eight great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. In addition to these, he leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A celebration of Johnny’s life will be held on Monday December 27, 2021 at 6pm at New Salem Baptist Church located at 175 Ladd Springs Road, Cleveland, TN 37323. His family will receive friends at the church on Sunday December 26th from 2pm-7pm and on Monday at the church from 4pm until the service at 6pm. Johnny will be laid to rest at 10am on Tuesday December 28th. George Longmire, Terry Chambers, Jerry Chambers Jr., Greg Shaw, Nicholas Smoot, Tom Bandy, Tukey Helms, and Wayne Hayes will serve as pallbearers. Jerry Chambers will be an honorary pallbearer.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Johnny or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. The family also asks that if you feel comfortable, please write a memory that you have of Johnny and place in a box provided at the funeral so that it may be shared with the family. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Norton family with these arrangements.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Johnny Lee Norton, please visit our flower store.

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