Charles Townsend Norton

Charles Townsend Norton, age 79, died Wednesday, July 4. 2018. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 on Friday, July 6th at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 5th at Belk Funeral Home and other times at the home. Born in Bennettsville, SC on April 27, 1939, he was the son of the late Bertie T. and Christine Usher Norton. After Mr. Norton's retirement from NUCOR, he drove tankers for APC and trucks for Doyle O'neal's and William Kirven's farms. Townsend also farmed for many years himself, enjoyed hunting ,fishing, watching NASCAR and most importantly, spending time with his family. He was known on the CB radio as "Part-Time" and loved going to IGA, always saying he "had to get milk and bread". Mr. Norton was a member of COOTS and Mechanicsville Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Sarah R. Norton, two sons and daughters-in-law, Chuck and Samantha Norton and Chris and Michelle Norton all of Darlington, grandchildren: Jordan (Dennis) Gearhart, Brittany Norton, Trey Norton, Kaleigh Norton, Madison Norton and CJ Norton; and his sister Shirley (the late Robert) Coleman of Latta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Craig Norton and a grandson, Cody Norton. Memorials may be made to the Missions Fund or Building Fund at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 2364 Cashua Ferry Road, Darlington, SC 29532.

Visitation

JUL 5. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Belk Funeral Home - Darlington 229 West Broad Street Darlington, SC, 29532

Service

JUL 6. 4:00 PM

Mechanicsville Baptist Church 2364 Cashua Ferry Road Darlington, SC, 29532