Retired NFL player, Jerry Norton, passed on January 14, 2020. He is survived by his children, Liz Norton Salmon, Jerry Norton, Jr., Kelly Norton Colburn, and his beloved grandchildren Samantha Salmon Gavos, Jason Salmon, Willie, Logan, Daniel Norton, Megan and Preston Colburn. Jerry was also survived by his beloved great-grandchildren Jacob Young, Harper Norton and Silas Salmon.
Jerry was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles after playing at SMU. He then went on to play for the St. Louis Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, and the Green Bay Packers. He played a total of 11 years in the NFL and was a 5 time Pro Bowler. In 2007, Jerry was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. He served as the president of the Dallas Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association for several years and assisted with the NFL Alumni chapter, building homes for Holiday House, Wounded Warriors, and others.
Jerry was loving, selfless father and friend to all that knew him. He never met a stranger and never hesitated to help a friend. He will be missed by all.
Viewing will be held at Sparkman/Hillcrest on Saturday, January 25th, from 6-8 pm and the memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 26th, at 3 pm.