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GREGORY NORMAN Obituary

NORMAN, GREGORY L. - age 58, passed away January 7, 2015 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by parents, J.B. and Evelyn (Howard) Norman and older brother, Michael. He is survived by his fiancée, Darlene Simpson, Maryville, TN; cats Sjofyn & Bubba; sister, Cheryl Norman, Knoxville, TN; and brother, Jeffrey Norman, Franklin, NC. He is also survived by parents of choice, Daryl & Betty Clark, Heiskell, TN; aunt, Hilda Armes, Maumee, OH; uncles, James (Connie) Norman, Wilmington, IL and Charles (Barbara)Howard, Dayton, OH; special granddaughter, Morgan Simpson; a niece, grand nieces & nephews, cousins, and many friends. The family wishes to thank Greg's friends and co-workers at Denso for their visits, phone calls, and support during his illness. He appreciated it more than you will ever know. The family also wishes to thank the nurses, doctors, and other staff at Blount Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, Cancer Unit, MICU, and Transfusion Unit for your kindness to and care of Greg during his many trips to your facilities. Thanks too, to Katie, Stephanie, Jodie, and Anna at University Cancer Specialists for your kindness, care, and support to Greg. Per his wishes, no funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Cremation By Grandview; 865-806-8170, www.CremationByGrandview.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Jan. 13, 2015.

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Linda Lee Kaye

January 18, 2015

Darlene, I'm so, so sorry for your loss.

Terry Jones

January 18, 2015

Darlene,

So sorry to hear about Gregory's passing you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Terry

Carlene Einfalt LeCompte

January 16, 2015

Darlene,

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Jim Greenlee

January 15, 2015

Darlene I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Beverly Keith

January 15, 2015

Darlene,
You are in my prayers during this time of loss.
Love,
Beverly

Ron and Sheila Johnson

January 15, 2015

Our sincerest condolences to you and your families in this moment of sorrow. We will keep you in our prayers.

Nancy and John Heatherly

January 15, 2015

Darlene, we are so very sorry about Greg's death. We enjoyed meeting him. Please know that we care and we will be thinking of you especially during your grief. With much love,

Donna Johnson

January 15, 2015

RIP Greg

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