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Ivory Norton, Jr.

Passed 12/11/2024

Obituary For Ivory Norton, Jr.

OPELOUSAS โ€“ Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ, 1606 W. College Ave., Opelousas, LA for Mr. Ivory Norton, Jr., 77, who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his residence in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA.

Rev. Brian K. Alfred, Pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, will be officiating the funeral service.

Mr. Nortonโ€™s memories are being cherished by: his wife, Francisca M. Norton of Opelousas, LA; one son, Mark (Amy) Bantayan of the Philippines; two daughters, Maribem Colcol and Francia Marie Parayno, both of the Philippines and Diana Gueta of Opelousas, LA; one sister, Marsha K. Norton of Carencro, LA; nine grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Ivory Norton, Sr. and Helen S. Norton; two brothers, James E. Norton and Norris G. Norton; and two sisters, Mary Norton McCoy and Joyce F. Norton.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the Staff of Ochsner Cancer Center of Acadiana, Mount Olive Baptist Church.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.


Condolences & Tributes

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Cousin's y'all have my condolences on y'all loss. Family y'all is in my prayers.

Rest In Peace Ivory. My deepest condolences to the family.

Deepest condolences from the Broussard and Casimere family.

May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. Sheriff Bobby J Guidroz

Heart felt condolences is being extended from the Harris and Stevens family to the Norton family during this difficult period.

Dianne and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family. He was such a kind and gentle man, we both spent 30 plus years in the USAF and had many stories to share whenever we would see each other. May he Rest In Heavenly Peace ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Ford & Joseph Funeral Home | Opelousas, LA

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