Harold Norman Obituary

Harold A. Norman SUMMERVILLE - In the loving arms of his family, Harold A. (Norm) Norman, passed peacefully from this life to the next on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia, October 25, 1933, he was the youngest son of the late George W. and Ida Deskins Norman and attended Richlands High School. He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph A. Norman. Norm served his country proudly in the United States Navy Air Force as a member of Patrol Squadron Sixteen. During his service in the Korean War, he was awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon. After leaving the military, Norm moved to Charleston, SC, and began a career in Civil Service at the Charleston Air force Base. He retired in 1990 as an Aviation Structure and Hydraulic Mechanic after 40+ years of service. During his career, he worked with the 747 Airlift Squadrons and took great pride in their capabilities. He also worked extensively with the C5A aircraft program. Many have fond memories of "Stormin' Norman" riding his bicycle on his daily rounds from one end of the flight line to the other. He was also known to have cooked a steak at lunch in his truck camper a time or two while watching the news. Norm loved weather forecasting, aviation, analyzing the hydraulics of Nascar and any new, hi-tech gadget he could find. He was fiercely patriotic and loved his country with a passion. In his honor, the flag in his front yard now flies at half mast. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 28 years, Mary Huneycutt Norman; one daughter, Wendy Huneycutt Smith (Mark) of Summerville, and his granddaughter, Emmy Smith, also of Summerville. Two sisters, Evelyn Hankins of Smyrna, Georgia; Linda Nixson (Jim) of Bristol, Tennessee; a sister-in-law, Norma Norman of Charleston; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind his beloved four-legged friend, Lizzy Ann- how she made him laugh... Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 11 o'clock, at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will follow at Summerville Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening. Flowers will be received by the family or donations can be made to Hospice of Charleston. The family would like to express sincere appreciation to Dr. Colby Grossman of Palmetto Internal Medicine and to Dr. Robert Silgals of Carolina Cancer and Blood Care Specialists and their staffs for their excellent and loving care. Special appreciation also goes out to the nurses and staff at Hospice of Charleston, especially Cheryl and Angie. You are all truly angels in disguise. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths