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Rick Knott
June 10, 2009
In 1974, I was a student in Mechanical Engineering at NC State. I was fortunate to get a part-time job as a draftsman at L. E. Wooten and Co. I can remember like it was yesterday that my first drawing assignments were "inking" plumbing risers for Norman. As I learned more, he gave me more responsibility to design systems while checking closely that I was "getting it right". He was always meticulous but NEVER overbearing in his review. Eventually, I gravitated to HVAC design and worked more with Norman in coordination. I left Wooten in 1976 and joined the Navy. I came back in 1981, left after two years and returned again in 1997 for about two years. My point being, I've known Norman for a long time. Jon, Brenda, and Cassie, I hope you know what a PROFOUND POSITIVE effect he had on SO many people's lives. Mine among them. He will be greatly missed by many. I wish I had known and wish I had stayed in touch. I am comforted to know that he is with the Lord. I pray that God will comfort you all in this difficult time and remind you when you ask the queation, Why?-that you think about ALL the positive influences that J. Norman Parks left to this world. May God bless and keep you!
Rick Knott
Rusty Sharpe
May 15, 2009
John & Family,
I did not even know of your dad's passing until today. I send my thoughts and prayers to you and the rest of your family. One thing is for sure, he is in a better place where there is no hurt and pain. Remember the good times you shared, and know you will all see him again.
God bless you all!
Bill McKenney
May 13, 2009
Brenda,
Darlene and I were very shocked to hear of Normans passing. He was a wonderful person and a great Civitan. Our prayers go out to you and your family. We did not hear the news until yesterday and could not make the funeral. Please except our apology for not attending.
Bill McKenney, Governor North Carolina District East Civitan
May 13, 2009
Our sympathy to you and your family.
Wake Forest Civitan
May 13, 2009
Brenda, you will be in my prayers. Cherish the memories. Dale Sauls
Steve Walston
May 12, 2009
Norman is clearly a man whose faithful legacy will live on in his family, his church family and in the many lives he touched. My prayers and condolences are with my former coworker Jon and his family.
Brian Salisbury
May 12, 2009
There are no words that I can say to ease your loss. I am truely sorry for your loss. Norman was a true friend, a kind friend and a good man. I will charish the good memories that we have together and I will miss his wonderful laugh. He liked to laugh.
It was about a year ago when Norman learn that our son was dianosed with a rare cancer. He called me and told me that God has a plan and that I need to keep my faith. I have lived his advice. I do know that Norman and Anthony are now free of pain and this terrible disease. Hopefully they are together laughing and singing.
Brenda, I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this hard time.
Nina-Jo Moore
May 12, 2009
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. To have raised such a fine son as Jon, I am positive he was a wonderful, wonderful man!
Thinking of all of you!
Stephanie Moody
May 12, 2009
Praying for His grace and comfort for you all.
C. David Hudson
May 12, 2009
Wow, the words are just not there to express the saddness that is my heart for lossing a true friend of so many years. I see the true Southern Gentelman, with a heart larger than Texas. Brenda & family when the time is right for you please call Jerri & I so that we may share the all ways great times of Norman, so that your hearts will sing forever of the one you love. May the lord watch you ever day.
Harry Nicholos & Family
May 12, 2009
May his memory be eternal.
Gregory E. Johnson
May 12, 2009
I'm still thinking of all of you during this time of your loss.
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