Stormin "Stormin Norman" Norman

Norman "Butch" Pearsall 76yrs young was a resident of Springfield, IL for almost 50 years. Born Sunrise March 10, 1948, and entered the arms of his Savior Sunset May 26, 2024, in the peace of his home with his wife and daughter by his side. Norman was proceeded in death by his parents James T. Pearsall and Lois F. (Greenhill) Pearsall, siblings Rodger McLamb, Eddie James Raynor, Mark Pearsall, Saundra Pearsall, John Pearsall and five of his great grandchildren. Norman is survived by his beloved wife Betty J. Pearsall, his sisters Annette Otey and Beverly L. Smith; his children Denetra L. Pearsall, Norman A. Pearsall Jr. and Jaime C. Pearsall; his grandchildren Recina Coles, Adena Parsons, Malina Fisher, Chalena Weathers, Frank Malik Weathers, Gabrielle Johnson, Adalia Van, Jahquel Pearsall, Jajuan Pearsall, Noah Pearsall and Twenty-two great grandchildren, beloved godson Mario D. Thompson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished family friends. Norman Pearsall Sr. affectionately known by some as "Stormin' Norman", hit life like a storm. Born in Denver Colorado, raised in New York, he loved hunting and fishing as a child. As a man, Norman was an avid reader who loved to study and share the Word of God. He enjoyed music, loved to sing and was always working with his hands. As Norman ventured through life, he wore many hats but settled in his occupation of Plumber and Steam Fitter as an active member of U.A. Local 137. Throughout his life, and after retirement, he remained active in his community as he served faithfully in his local church as a Deacon of Abundant Faith Ministries and a volunteer in the "Grandparents Program" for the Springfield Public School District. Above all, Norman was a man who gave his life to Christ and pursued him until his last days. He was a family man, who knew a little something about everything. He was willing to share his life with those he loved, and those who were around him. Though he has departed, he will not be forgotten in the hearts and lives of all he has touched.