Albert Norman

Mr. Albert S. Norman, Sr., age 94, of Elberton, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010, at Spring Valley Healthcare Center. Born in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Pearline Spires Norman and John Stokes Norman. Mr. Norman was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1942 serving in the 205th Coast Artillery and was assigned to the Motorcycle Corp. Mr. Norman was a long time member of the Elberton First United Methodist Church serving on various committees including Stewart Commission, Past Parish Relations Committee, District Representative for the First Methodist Church of North Georgia at the North Georgia Conference, and active in the Manning Co-ed Sunday School Class. He volunteered with the Salvation Army receiving a Special Awards Plaque for 30 years of service. He was a member of the Philomathea Masonic Lodge #25 and was a Master Mason. He twice served as a Past Master – Past Master of Elberton-Wilkes Convention and Past Master of the Eighth Masonic District and a Past High Priest in the Royal Arch. Mr. Norman’s career was in the granite industry. He was a stone cutter for many years, a union representative for the Granite Cutters International Union and owned and operated his own granite retail sales business, Norman Memorial’s retiring at the age 80. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Joel Hall Norman; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda N. and Hoke Fortson, Ann N. Haynes, Deany N. and Ken Edmonds; and one son and daughter-in-law, Albert S., Jr. and Carol Norman. He had seven grandchildren, Robbie Haynes, Chip Fortson, Sherry F. Oswalt, Alison Norman, Alaina N. Payne, and Ashley Norman; and one great-grandson, Ryan Haynes. Mr. Norman has nine brothers and sisters. He is survived by two sisters, Estelle N. Pippin, Mary Emma N. Becham, both of Charleston, SC; and three sisters-in-law, L.E. Norman (Claude), Juanita Norman (Grady) of Elberton, and Glennie Norman (John) of Cumming; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by a son-in-law, Robert P. Haynes, Jr. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, August 29, 2010, at 3PM from the Chapel of The Hicks Funeral Home with the Reverend Wayne Smith officiating. The family will receive friends starting at 1:30PM Sunday at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park immediately following the service. Flowers will be graciously accepted, and those desiring may make donations to the Elberton First United Methodist Church in Mr. Norman’s honor. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com. The Hicks Funeral Home of Elberton is honored to serve the Norman Family.