James Norwood

James N. Norwood DELAND, Fla. - James Newton Norwood, 90, passed away June 1, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Greenwood, Miss., May 7, 1920 and moved to Florida in 1993 from Virginia Beach. James retired from the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II and the Korean conflict. He then retired as a home builder in Virginia Beach. James was a life member and past post commander of the VFW Post 4809 in Norfolk. He loved bird watching, gardening and traveling. He led a complete life as a family man who was active in the community with a strong sense of duty and who was known by many and loved by all. James was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Dora. His survivors include daughters, Carolyn Small and husband Larry of DeLand, Michele Loconsole and husband Matt of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Nancy Walker and husband Wayne of Middleburg, Fla.; brother, Gene Norwood of Greenwood, Miss.; sisters, Marjorie Ann Barner of Hernando, Miss., and Frances McGrory of Memphis, Tenn.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Volusia Honor Air, 899 East New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32724, Volusiahonorair.org. Online condolences may be made at www.allensummerhillfuneralhome.com. Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home in DeLand is in charge.