Mr. David Lee Norton, son of the late Solomon and Mattie Mae Norton, was born on June 29, 1949 in Alvin, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Charleston, South Carolina at Trident Medical Center. David received his education from the Berkeley County School District. Upon graduation from Russellville High School in 1968, being no stranger to hard work and dedication, he was employed with Bethlehem Steel. Then he enlisted in the United States Army, where he was faithful in his efforts to serve and protect his country. After he was honorably discharged from the United States Army, he was employed at Western Electric for ten years, then on to I.A.C., followed by Georgia Pacific and ending with Albany International. David was a firm believer in God. Although he was not an active member of a specific church, David never strayed away from his faith. His favorite gospel singer to encourage him throughout his earthly journey was Deborah Snipes. David Lee Norton was affectionately known as a kind hearted, free spirited individual who believed that everyone has a choice in life; he believed that we are the masters of our fate and the captains of our souls. You could find David hanging out spending most of his time at Kangaroo Gas Station where the employees looked up to him as a father figure. David was a role model to many of the youth in the community. David was a mentor, father figure and a friend. Many lives were changed through his kindness and generosity to assist others to find their true purpose in life. Among those who will always cherish loving memories of him are: his three loving sisters, Diana (Nettle) Brock of New Jersey, Bernadine Norton of Brooklyn, New York and Lottie Norton of Atlanta, Georgia; five brothers: Franklin Norton of Charlotte, North Carolina, Floyd (Kathleen) Norton of Summerville, South Carolina, Eugene (Marva) Norton, Tony (Dr. Elaine) Norton all of Pineville, South Carolina, and Ralph (Laneita) Norton of Alvin, South Carolina; a nephew, Nushawn Norton of the home; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.