JOHN S. NORMAN
Aug. 18, 1932-May 21, 2015
John Samuel Norman, 82, LaGrange, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.
John was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Edgecombe County to the late Irby and Nannie Eastwood Norman.
He proudly served his country 25 years in the United States Army, retiring with the rank of first sergeant. John served two tours in Vietnam, and among the many medals he was awarded, were the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal.
Following his retirement from the military, he worked at Dobbs School, where he retired as security chief.
Feeling a call to serve his Lord, John graduated from Duke Divinity School, and pastored Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church for a number of years.
He was a member of Radiant Masonic Lodge No. 132 in Snow Hill.
John had a deep passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was most happy when out on his boat. Nothing was more pleasing than the tug of a fish on the line, no matter the size.
A service to celebrate and honor John's life will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015, at noon at Rouse Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
John cherished his family, and is survived by his wife of almost 26 years, Hazel Wiggins Norman; three children, Michael Moye and wife, Debbie, Ronnie Moye and wife, Linda, and Beth Holland; one grandson, Shawn Moye; four granddaughters, Bethany Bridwell, Kristy Moye, Stephanie Sullivan and Kimberly Smith; two great-granddaughters, Ashlyn Pridgen and Brianna Moye; two great-grandsons, Christian Quick and Eli Smith; one great-great-grandson, Blayden Pridgen; one great-great-granddaughter, Hazlee Pridgen; sister, Brenda Radford; along with a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon at Rouse Funeral Home, and at other times, the family will be at the home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com.
Memorials may be made to Garris Chapel United Methodist Church, 823 Piney Grove Road, LaGrange, N.C., 28551, or Cure For The Colors, 203 Cox Blvd., Goldsboro, N.C., 27534.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Samer Kasbari, Dr. James Atkins, Southeastern Medical Oncology staff, Wayne Memorial Hospital 4th floor staff and the staff of Kitty Askins Hospice Center for their loving care and support.
Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home of LaGrange.
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Published in Obituaries on May 22, 2015 1:46 PM