Robert Joseph Norton, 73, of LaRussell, Missouri, a retired truck driver, departed this life Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Springfield, Missouri surrounded by his loving family. Robert entered this life on April 14, 1940 in Antioch, California, to the union of the late Raymond A. and Josephine R. (Bell) Norton and attended schools in California. On May 6, 1989 he was united in marriage to Cynthia E. Shive-Straw at Springfield, Missouri. Robert took great pride working in the trucking industry and loved spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing, going to the movies and playing his guitar. He is preceded in death by his parents. Robert is survived by his wife; Cynthia Norton of the home, four daughters Toni Harman and husband Ed, Roberta Wetter and husband Randy, Gina Martinez and husband Tony and Tracy Norton, all of California, four sons; Robert Joseph Norton, Jr., Ohio, Judd Straw, Avery Straw and Layton Straw IV., and wife Brittney, mother in law; Maxine Shive, all of Missouri, one brother in law; William Shive of Arkansas, three sister in laws; Anita Young of Missouri, Ivagene Shive and Karen Straw of Missouri, as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, December 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri with Pastor Scott Pogue officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 pm. Burial to follow at Cave Springs Cemetery. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers will be Robert Norton, Jr., Layton Straw, Judd Straw, Avery Straw, Tim Straw and Jason Straw. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.houshgoodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.