Kenneth Norman's Obituary
Kenneth Eugene Norman
Feb 27, 1940 – May 12, 2024
Kenny Norman, 84, of Decatur, IL, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on May 12, 2024. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was born in Decatur February 27th, 1940, to Prince Albert Norman and Susie May Nancy Murley. He married Linda Kay Carter June 3rd, 1967. They were married for 50 years.
He drove a truck for J.L. Simmons, worked for Annex and Merrit Mail Services as a laborer. Then he was self-employed before he retired.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda, sister Elise Tague, and granddaughter Amanda Norman. Survived by his siblings Arthur (Mary) Norman of Decatur, Louise (Charles) Holgarth of Decatur, Vicky Dippel of Decatur, and Golden (Gerald) Storm of Decatur. His Children Kenny (Debbie) Norman of Mt. Zion, Arthur (Michelle) Norman of Blue Mound, Shonnie (Mike) Durbin of Decatur, Linda Reed of Decatur, Martin Norman of Decatur, Angela Harris of Taylorville, Chance Harris of Decatur, Waylon Harris of Decatur, Cheyenne Norman of Taylorville, Anthony Harris of Taylorville, and Isabella Norman of Decatur. He was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be at 6pm on May 16th, at South Wheatland Community Building in Elwin. Located at 1624 W. Elvin Rd, Elwin IL 62521.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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