Eddie Olin Norton, 80, of Maxwell, passed away December 26, 2019 at Great Plains Health.

Eddie was born June 8, 1939 in Limon, Colorado to Otis A. and Fern C. (Cook) Norton. He attended schools in Genoa and Sterling, Colorado. He was united in marriage to Margaret Lunkwitz on January 11, 1969 at the First Lutheran Church in North Platte.  Eddie worked for Lincoln County Roads as a motor grader operator for 32 years. He enjoyed spending his time fishing and gardening.

Eddie was preceded in death by his mother & father; brothers, James, Leonard, Franklin, Otis and Charles.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Margaret Norton; son, Bobby (Lorie) Norton; grandsons, Connor (Shelby) Norton and Ethan Norton and a sister, Opal Palmer.

A memorial has been established in his name. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Arnold Flater officiating. Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery in Maxwell. Visitation will be from 12:00-8:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends 5:00- 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 2 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements.