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Charles Norman Obituary
July 22, 1943-January 16, 2021
Charles E. Norman, a retired probation officer with the San Francisco Probation Department, died unexpectedly January 16. He was 77.
Mr. Norman, a resident of the Bay Area for more than 50 years, lived in Oakland. He was a native of Corinth, Mississippi, a graduate of Southern Illinois University, and a former Peace Corps volunteer. For the last 10 years he served as a docent on the former Franklin D. Roosevelt yacht, the USS Potomac, which was docked at Jack London Square.
In addition to several cousins and family members in Mississippi, he is survived by his lifetime partner, Larry P. Miller of San Francisco.
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George chen
February 2, 2021
Great friend. He will be sorely missed. I knew him as a kind and gentle man. Rest in peace, Charles
Peason Chiang
January 29, 2021
The first time I met Charles was when we went to Half Moon Bay with a group of friends for lunch followed by a hike in 2011. As we walked near a golf course not far from the beach, I asked him how did he meet Larry. He paused for a second and then told me the story from more than 30 years ago as if it just happened recently in a straight forward way, without dramatizing anything, which was typical Charles. And that's why he was such a good friend. Rest in peace, Charles.
Paul Woolley
January 28, 2021
I was so sad to hear of Charles’ sudden death. I knew him as a kind, patient, and loving person. He will be missed by those of us who knew and loved him, especially his partner of over 40 years, Larry Miller.
Rest in Heaven, our dear friend Charles Norman
Doug Handerson
January 26, 2021
Charles was our dear friend. Our monthly lunch bunch of friends will remember him as a calm anchor for us all. Rest in Heaven, Charles. We continue to be here for you, Charles' lifetime partner Larry P. Miller.
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Ray O'Brien
January 24, 2021
An outstanding and thoughtful volunteer of many years on FDR's presidential yacht, The Potomac. His quiet, yet out-going way was a credit to the ship and an important lesson to visitors of superb hospitality. He will be sorely missed.
("Mr. President")
Scarlet Gordon
January 23, 2021
Charles was such a gentle quiet person. We worked together as probation officers. My deepest sympathies to family and friends.
Rachel B
January 23, 2021
What a special person. He will be missed by the Potomac family. Rest in Peace.
Betsy Pfaff
January 23, 2021
An irreplaceable kind and gentle soul. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Karen Lyberger
January 23, 2021
Great guy and docent, you could count on him and the students loved his tours. We will all really miss him.
Al Dessayer
January 23, 2021
Charles was a soft spoken and kind "Potomac" man who brought knowledge and wisdom to the team. He will be missed. Rest In Peace, friend.
Adam Leach
January 23, 2021
Charles was such an important part of the Potomac Family. There are a thousand school-grade kids who got to experience the best we have to offer because of Charles. He is irreplaceable an will be greatly missed by me and all our Potomac personnel.
Domini Maffei Schmid
January 22, 2021
Charles was a good and a kind man, who brought much joy to those who knew him. He will be sorely missed at the USS Potomac where he served as a history docent for many years. His kindness was remarkable. Rest In Peace, Charles.
Pauline Sorrell
January 22, 2021
R.I.P. cousin Charles. You will truly be missed.
Diane and Joe Winkel
January 22, 2021
We are extremely saddened about the loss of Charles. What a very special person he was. He was a co volunteer on the USS Potomac where he was always so dependable and a huge part of the Potomac Family. It is hard to think he will not be with us. We loved him so much. Rest In Peace dear Charles.
angelia collins
January 21, 2021
Ive known Cousin Charles all my life. Hes been more than a cousin because of the closeness with my mother, Bessie Marie Norwood. She will hold him dearly to her heart. Charles was the most gentle soul. He was and is loved by many. My moments and memories of him bring only smiles. He will always be missed.
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