Robert Bruce

Norton

With heavy hearts yet grateful spirits, we announce that Elder Robert Bruce Norton, Sr., transitioned from life on earth to eternal rest on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

He was born October 15, 1958 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Thomas Paul and Stephanie Norton.

Robert graduated from the Boston Massachusetts School System where he was the captain of the gymnastics team in high school. He had amazing skills and loved teaching his granddaughter new tricks. He was a gifted and a very talented Man of God. He went on to further his education at Worcester State College, now University. Robert also went to Medical School to become a doctor, however, his life took a turned and he moved relocated to Richmond, Virginia.

Robert was an excellent car salesman and his clients loved him. It seemed like everyone knew him. He was always meeting people and having lengthy conversations. He worked with numerous dealerships in the area including Sheehy Ford and Sheehy Lexus of Richmond where he was currently employed at the time of transition.

He was a man of great faith, a believer and Man of God. He was an Ordained Elder and usher. Ministry was very important to him. He loved to share the Word and spread the love of God everywhere he went.

Robert enjoyed going out to Minister in the Prison Ministry. For 25 years or more, 2 to 3 times a week, he went to several prisons throughout the state. Brother Robert along with Elder Vernon Henderson, Pastor Lewis Yancey and Minister Thomas Martinez obtained a very special bond and a lifetime friendship throughout the years. Robert and his wife also did Prison Ministry together at the Women's facility. He was involved in many ministries at his home church: prison ministry, nursing home,  served in Zoe bookstore and on the witness teams which went out on Saturday's to share God's Word. Robert was a true soldier in God's Army.

In addition to his parents, Robert was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas (Tom) Norton Jr.

Surviving are his devoted wife of 20 years, Vilma Norton; son, Robert Bruce Norton Jr.; daughter, Meghan Norton Smith (Jason); four beautiful grandchildren who will miss him dearly, Jayden, Ruby, Rory and Apollo); sister, Joann Reeves of Boston, Massachusetts; a host of aunts, uncles, devoted nephew, Michael Norton; nieces, Melissa Norton and Stephanie Norton; cousin, Patricia Persico; sister-in-law, Elaine Norton of Boston, Massachusetts; other relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Faith Landmarks Ministries, 8491 Chamberlayne Road. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.