John L. Norman was born Oct. 25, 1942, at Crawfordsville, the son of Stanley and Carol “Jenny” (Miller) Norman.
He was united in marriage to Phyllis (Hampton) Norman who preceded him in death after sharing 45 years. Together they raised two daughters, Denise (Keith) Carty and Melinda (Larry) Ladd, both of Warsaw, and two sons, Mike Reffitt of Crawfordsville, Florida, and Perry (Rebecca) Norman of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.
He was self-employed for many years as an excavating contractor, doing work throughout the county. He, along with his father, Stanley, operated a small gravel pit. John co-owned Norman Transports based out of Ocala, Florida. John also spent many years working with B&L Engineering driving their semi-trucks. He was known to be a hard worker with good work ethics, which he transmitted to his children which enabled them to excel in their workplaces. John never stopped until the job at hand was complete. He enjoyed gardening, taught to him by his Grandma Daisy and Aunt Madeline, fishing out of the ponds on his farm, loved being outdoors, and was an avid fan and collector of actor John Wayne.
After Phyllis passed, John married Beverly (Stout) Norman. Together they enjoyed seven years together, full of companionship, travel and making many fond memories including driving around in their Ford Model A “Miss Tilly.”
He was a member of the Alamo Masonic Lodge, Shrine Club, Amateur Trapshooting Association and a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Crawfordsville.
He will lovingly be remembered by his wife Beverly Norman, his children, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.
He was preceded in passing by both his parents and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Hunt & Son Funeral Home, with Pastor Warren Stewart officiating. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.huntandson.com.
