Howard Winford Norton, Jr., 66, of Louin, MS passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his home in Louin, MS. He was born Saturday, May 21, 1955, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. 601-764-2181

Howard was a great father and grandfather and will be missed by those who loved him. He was a lifetime welder, a hard worker, and he loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Norton; father, Howard Norton, Sr.; mother, Dorothy Sartin Kanig; sister, Betty Fairley.

Survivors include his daughter, Shannon Norton of Louin, MS; grandchildren, Malcom Edwards and Mark Edwards.