Norman Eldridge Catterton, Sr.
August 18, 1943 – September 20, 2021

Norman Eldridge Catterton, Sr., 78, of Lothian passed away September 20, 2021 at his home with family by his side. He was born August 18, 1943 in Tracy’s Landing to William Webster and Ella Mae (Marquess) Catterton. Norman was a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County and grew up on the farm raising tobacco. He was employed as a sheet metal worker for the National Park Service for many years, retiring in 2000. During his career he worked in The White House many times and met Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush. He often spoke of playing with Carter’s dogs. Norman was a member of the Moose and Elks Lodge. In his spare time, he enjoyed Ford cars and trucks, 7-11 coffee, crabbing with his brother, gardening, football, NASCAR, traveling to races with his friends, woodworking, country and bluegrass music, NHRA, hunting, fishing, baseball, playing softball and flag football, coaching softball, and playing cards, checkers, darts, horseshoes, and cornhole. He also loved animals, especially dogs, cats, and horses. Norman loved his family and was liked by everyone who knew him.
Norman is survived by his daughter Melissa Lawson and her husband Greg of Barboursville, VA, son Norman E. Catterton, Jr. of Culpeper, VA, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Shirley Norfolk and brothers Morris Catterton, Robert “Sunny Boy”, Charles, Linwood, and John Wayne Catterton.
Visitation
Services
- Funeral Service
Monday, September 27, 2021
1:00 PM
Interment
- Burial
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Sending my deepest condolences to Norm and Melissa and families during this time. Your dad was always nice and polite when ever we were all at the farm. I remember going to his and your moms home when my family came back to the states. I spent a week there and went crabbing for my first and only time while I was there. Those memories I remember with all of you I will remember always. Wish I could be there to say goodbye but for personal reasons I can’t. Just know my heart is with you during this time. Love you always cousins.
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Missy and family
Norm and family
Our thoughts and prayers for healing and comfort go out to all of you
Prayers of comfort,
Peggy and Bill Lawson
Sending my deepest condolences to Norm and Melissa and families during this time. Your dad was always nice and polite when ever we were all at the farm. I remember going to his and your moms home when my family came back to the states. I spent a week there and went crabbing for my first and only time while I was there. Those memories I remember with all of you I will remember always. Wish I could be there to say goodbye but for personal reasons I can’t. Just know my heart is with you during this time. Love you always cousins.
I am so sorry Melissa and family. I never knew your Dad, but I know too well the loss you feel. Sending prayers to all of you!
Janet Breeden Lamb
Sorry for the loss of your love. My sincere condolences to the entire family. May you find comfort and peace in the Almighty. Blessings to the family.
Alan McNeil
Prayers to you and your family
Melissa, I’m so sorry for your loss. Peace and prayer are called upon for your family.
Melissa, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.