James B. Norton III
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James B. Norton III, 79, formerly of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Coatesville, PA. He was the husband of the late Nancy Dumbauld Norton who passed away in 2019. They shared 50 years of marriage together. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late James B. Norton Jr. and Florence Alden Norton.
Jim was a Coatesville and Parkesburg resident his entire life. He graduated from Scott High School, Susquehanna University, and earned his master's degree in English from Temple University. He taught English and Television Journalism in the Coatesville School District. He was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Coatesville and the Parkesburg Lions Club.
Jim served as President of the Parkesburg Borough and the Chester County Library for 20 years. He was a member of CATA and served as President at times during his 35 years of teaching in the Coatesville Area School District.
He founded the Red Brick Players Theatre Company, The Summer Theatre Project, and the Lion's Club 10 &41 Consignment Shop where he acted as Producer, Director, and General Manager.
Jim appeared as a performer in dozens of theatrical productions in the tristate area over the years at theatres like The Three Little Bakers, Barley Sheaf Players, Milburn Stone Theater and Joyce Hill Stoner Productions.
He is survived by his brother, John A. Norton of Maine and his sister in law, Barbi Norton. He is survived by his children, Nicole A. Norton of Parkesburg, PA and Niles A. Norton of Coatesville, PA, three grandchildren; William N. Hollingsworth, Alden T. Hollingsworth, and Vivian C. Hollingsworth, and son-in-law David J. Hollingsworth.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, PA, on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM. The Norton Family will greet and receive guests after the service and interment, where there will be a luncheon provided in the Great Hall at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
My deepest sympathies
Niles, Nicole and family. Your father was a great man. I hope that the memories of your father give you comfort in tbis sad time. He was a wonderful mentor to me and for that I an grateful to have known him.
Jim Norton
A class and gentle man who left both a moral and intellectual mark on all who knew him.
Mr. Norton
Condolences to Niles, Nicole and family. Jim was the most fun at the Griest Auction, a big heart, a sweet and kind man with a great sense of humor. I will miss him! 🙏
Huge hugs!
Nicole and Niles, I am thinking of you both and I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a kind, wonderful and talented man. His legacy lives on in both of your talented souls. I am sending you, Dave and those babies of yours huge hugs. May your many memories offer you some comfort as you navigate the road ahead. Lots of love.
My Sympathies
My sympathies to the Norton family. As you know, your dad touched many lives in a very positive way. He was the Parkesburg representative to the Octorara Regional Recreation Commission in the early 2000's. This has since become the Octorara YMCA program. His commitment, insight and patience were critical to the early survival and ultimate success of that program. I will always be indebted to him for that. A genuinely friendly, kind and loving man.
Condolences from Troop 117
On behalf of BSA Troop 117, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd we offer our sincere condolences for your loss.
Chuck Coxson
Committee Chairman Troop 117
My deepest condolences
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family Niles. I am so very sorry for your loss. May your father’s spirit and memories remain with all of you. I am thinking of each of you and sending love and prayers during this difficult time. 🤍🙏🏼🤍🙏🏼
Our deepest condolences for the family of a great man.
With sympathy
My deepest sympathy for the passing of Mr. Norton. I enjoyed meeting him at the bank in Parkesburg. He will be missed.
Condolences
Our families have known each other for a long time. It was a privilege getting to know James. Rest In Peace.
I was so sorry to read of Jim
I was so sorry to read of Jim's passing. We worked together on so many political campaigns back in the day. He was a great candidate and truly believed in service to the public. It was a privilege to have known him and worked with him. Condolences from the Oxford contingent, Jim Sumner and Etha McDowell
Dear Nicole and NIles (and
Dear Nicole and NIles (and family)
I was so sad to hear of your dad's passing. He was a class act and a kind gentleman. I have so many good memories of shows together and so proud he brought theater to the Octorara Area.
May memories of a life well lived comfort you. Sincerely, Ruth Wren
Dear Nicole And Niles,
Dear Nicole And Niles,
What can be typed about a Man?
Gifted and wonderful, always listening to my piano playing without judgement...
The gathering around the ears never betrayed his inquisitive youth and love for the theatric arts...
His role in my own life, he will never know. Suffice it to say, what a great, kind, Man that taught me how funny life can be..
I'll never forget your Roles.
How can I say it better?
"All the World's a Stage, and we are merely Players"
I would agree, except there was nothing "merely" about Jim.
You, and all who knew him...you know what I mean....
-RandyK