Luther James Norton Sr., 85, of Knightdale, formerly of 14708 N.C. 96, Zebulon, died May 13 at Wellington Nursing Center. Graveside service is scheduled for May 15 at Corinth Baptist Church cemetery, Zebulon.

He was born in Rockdale County, Conyers, Ga., June 21, 1922, son of the late Grady Norton and Mary Wilbert Norton. He was a member of American Legion N.C. 0148, and was past commander and life member of American Legion 1001 in Raleigh. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy from May 11, 1944, to Feb. 17, 1946. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Upchurch Norton in 2004; daughter, Mary Ann Norton Holland in 2003; and son, Luther James Norton Jr. in 1989.

Surviving: grandson, Kenneth Luther “Buddy” Wagnon of Wake Forest; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Arrangements by L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory, Knightdale.