Oliver Eugene "Pete" Norton

Oliver Eugene “Pete” Norton, age 90, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away
Monday, September 7 th , 2026 at the Tennessee Veterans Home in
Murfreesboro, TN. Pete was born on October 3 rd , 1935 to the late Edward
Lyman Norton and Edith Irene Foust Norton in Leoma, TN. Pete grew up in
Cincinnati, Ohio where he graduated at Cincinnati public schools. He then
proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Cold War,
serving in the 11 th Airborne Division in Germany. After his discharge, he
would marry Victoria Pieper in 1958 and have three children: Dawn, Marc,
and Matthew. Pete would then go on to proudly serve his community as a
police officer and later a Sargeant for Fairfield City Police Department in
Ohio. After his retirement from law enforcement, he would move to
Lawrenceburg, TN where he worked for Steve Williams Ford Dealership as
Maintenance Engineer. He and Victoria were members at Deerfield Baptist
Church for many years. After his wife’s earthly departure, he became an
active member at Fuller’s Chapel in Leoma, which was his childhood
church. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping, hunting, hiking, working
outdoors, gardening, and spending time with his loving family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62
years, Victoria Norton, and his brother, Charles Norton.
He is survived by his children, Dawn Reed (Kent), Marc Norton, and
Matthew Norton; grandchildren, Samuel, Kristen, and Emma; great
grandchildren, Grace and Chance; sister, Nelda Sulek Herms, and his
beloved canine companion, Mo.
A celebration of life will be held at Fuller’s Chapel, 68 Fuller’s Chapel Rd.,
Leoma, TN 38468, and will be announced at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled
American Veterans (DAV).
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be handling all
final arrangements.