Melvin D. Norton

Melvin D. Norton, 75 of Celina, passed away on July 6, 2023 at West Chester Hospital in Butler County, Ohio. He was born June 18, 1948 in Fonde, Kentucky to the late James Earl and Altha (McKinney) Norton. On October 15, 1966 he married Mary Sue Norton and she preceded him in death on March 17, 2022.

Other survivors include his children, Dale (Amy) Norton, New Knoxville, Ohio, Suann (Matt) Kleinhans, Sidney and MaryJo (Jose) Hernandez, California; eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Linda Brooks, Celina; and a brother, Brad Norton.

Melvin is also preceded in death by his siblings, Jim Norton, Alvin Norton, Larry Don Norton, Carol Stienecker and Gayle Boley.

Melvin graduated from St. Marys Memorial High School in 1966. He proudly served our country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam era. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after many years of service.

Melvin was a private person that kept to himself and enjoyed spending time with his family and joking with his grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina; where the family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm before the service.

Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery in Celina; where military honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post # 210 and Celina VFW Post # 5713.

Memorial contributions can be made to Tunnel To Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, 10306.

Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Melvin and his family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.