Class of 1970
1970 Maroon Spotlight
Robert Norton
FFA 9,10, Enid Vocational School 11, 12.
1970 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
Robert Ernest Norton was born Nov. 7, 1951 in Lamesa, Texas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gay, 203 Elm street. He attended school at Orlando in the fifth and sixth grades. He was a member of FFA 1966-69 and served as FFA chapter reporter while a freshman. He likes to work on cars and mechanics at the vo-tech school. He plans to seek employment in a garage after graduation.
Robert Ernest Norton
November 7, 1951 — August 16, 2026
Robert Earnest “Bobby” Norton, 74, passed away peacefully in his home in the early morning hours of August 16, 2026.
Born on November 7, 1951, in Lamesa, Texas, he was the son of Robbie Sadler Norton and Ellen Jandera. He graduated from Perry High School in 1970 and shortly after graduation proudly joined the military in 1971, serving until his honorable discharge in 1974.
On September 3, 1982, Bobby married the love of his life, Dorothy Jean Williams, in Montpelier, Idaho. Together, they shared 44 years of marriage, building a life filled with love, family, and countless memories. Bobby dedicated 35 years of his working life to Ditch Witch before retiring in 2020. He was a hardworking man who took great pride in providing for and caring for his family. In his free time, Bobby enjoyed cheering on OU football, fishing, racing, barbecuing, and reading. Most of all, he treasured spending time with his family. He will be remembered for the love he had for those around him and the many memories he created with the people he loved.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Ellen and Robbie Norton; his brother, Arthur Frank Norton; his daughter, Rachelle Pickens; and his grandson, Colton Brice.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 44 years, Dorothy; his children, Rebecca Brice and husband Rich of Wyoming, Brent Norton and wife Michelle of Perry, Tosha Green and husband Al of Augusta, Arkansas, and Artie Norton and wife Amanda of Perry; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and loved ones.