Donald Eugene “Slick” Agerton, age 80, a native and resident of Bay Minette, AL died Friday, May 25, 2012 at his residence.
He was a purchasing agent (retired) at Reichhold Chemical. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. Mr. Agerton was a coach for the Bay Minette Youth Baseball Leagues for 40 years. He was also a founding member of Fourteenth Street Church of Christ where he served as trustee. He is survived by two sons, Douglas DeWayne (Debbie) Agerton of Pine Grove, James David Agerton of Bay Minette, AL; two daughters, Phyllis Elaine Agerton Thompson and Shanna Michelle Agerton (Bart) Boothe both of Opp, AL; one sister, Clara Lee Agerton Wells of Pensacola, FL; five grandchildren, Laura (Jerriod) Fowler, Jason (April) Dwight Agerton, Robert Eugene (Brittney) Agerton, Orry Ashton Agerton and Blake Austin Agerton; five great grandchildren, Logan Boothe, Cason Boothe, Kathryn Claire Boothe, Ava Nicole Fowler and Abigail Michelle Fowler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Agerton. The funeral service will be held Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home with Brother Ken Burleson and Minister Jerry Childs officiating. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Norris Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Orry Agerton, Blake Agerton, Jason Agerton, Robert Agerton, Bart Boothe and Jerriod Fowler. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Chunn, E.J. “Tiny” Hall, Tom Waters and Adolph Ryan. Funeral arrangements are by Norris Funeral Home, 402 E. 2nd St., Bay Minette, AL 36507, 251-937-9596. To post online condolences please visit our website at www.norrisfuneralservice.com. Donald Eugene “Slick” Agerton, age 80, a native and resident of Bay Minette, AL died Friday, May 25, 2012 at his residence. He was a purchasing agent (retired) at Reichhold Chemical. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. Mr. Agerton was a coach for the Bay Minette Youth Baseball Leagues for 40 years. He was also a founding member of Fourteenth Street Church of Christ where he served as trustee. He is survived by two sons, Douglas DeWayne (Debbie) Agerton of Pine Grove, James David Agerton of Bay Minette, AL; two daughters, Phyllis Elaine Agerton Thompson and Shanna Michelle Agerton (Bart) Boothe both of Opp, AL; one sister, Clara Lee Agerton Wills of Pensacola, FL; five grandchildren, Laura (Jerriod) Fowler, Jason (April) Dewight Agerton, Robert Eugene (Brittney) Agerton, Orry Ashton Agerton and Blake Austin Agerton; five great grandchildren, Logan Boothe, Cason Boothe, Kathryn Claire Boothe, Ava Nicole Fowler and Abigail Michelle Fowler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Agerton. The funeral service will be held Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home with Brother Ken Burleson and Minister Jerry Childs officiating. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friend Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Norris Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Orry Agerton, Blake Agerton, Jason Agerton, Robert Agerton, Bart Boothe and Jerriod Fowler. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Chunn, E.J. “Tiny” Hall, Tom Waters and Adolph Ryan. Funeral arrangements are by Norris Funeral Home, 402 E. 2nd St., Bay Minette, AL 36507, 251-937-9596. To post online condolences please visit our website at www.norrisfuneralservice.com.
