Norman Edward Poppy

Norman Edward Poppy obituary, Franklin, KY

Norman Edward Poppy

Norman Poppy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 14, 2022.

Norman Edward Poppy, age 64 of Bowling Green died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11am at the Woodburn Baptist Church, 600 Woodburn Allen Springs Road, Woodburn, KY 42170. Visitation will be from 5pm until 8pm Friday and 9am until 11am Saturday all at the church. A native of Fayette, Alabama, he was the son of Robert Edward Poppy and Geraldine Saigon Poppy who reside in Park City, KY.  He was a construction worker and heavy equipment operator most recently working with Charles Deweese Construction.  He was a member of Woodburn Baptist Church.   Number one in Norm’s life was Jesus. He taught Sunday School and youth groups for over 40 years. He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren and was very much a people person. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 44 years – Catherine Ann Farabaugh Poppy; children – Jacob Poppy of Bowling Green, Daniel Poppy (Lacey) of Franklin and Casey Poppy Hall of Bowling Green; 7 brothers and sisters – Roberta Kreiger, Gerald Poppy, Loretta Beebe, Susan Lekzian, Linda Burgard, Annette Jennings and Timothy Poppy; grandchildren – Madison Gregory, Tristan and Matthew Hall, Eli, Evan and Ezra Poppy along with many nieces and nephews. 

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December 17, 2022

Ron Campbell posted to the memorial.

December 16, 2022

Carol & Karen Lektzian, Paul C planted trees.

December 16, 2022

Nancy Doyle posted to the memorial.

Ron Campbell

December 17, 2022

Never met anyone that I would say loved the lord more and was a friend even when you didn´t deserve a friend. I love you buddy and can´t wait to see you in heaven. My heart goes out to the entire Poppy family. We grew up together.

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Carol & Karen Lektzian, Paul C

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Nancy Doyle

December 16, 2022

Cathy,
I am so very sorry to hear of Norm’s passing but rejoice that he is no longer suffering and is so close to Jesus. My prayers are with you all.

George and Marsha Weissinger

December 16, 2022

Cathy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Norm was a very sweet person. May you feel God's loving arms around you now and in the days ahead. You are in our prayers. In Christ's love, George and Marsha Weissinger

Mike Ritter

December 15, 2022

Thanks for all you taught me on the farm and for all the good times. Especially the Torch Lake shenanigans.

Hilda RudolphRudolph

December 15, 2022

Much love to all the Poppy family during this time of great loss..norm was such a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend❤

Julie Heitzman

December 14, 2022

Cathy, we send our love and sympathy. Norm, is dancing around the throne with Jesus by his side. Praying for you and your family. Love, Julie, Brian and Brianna

Penny and Charlie Deweese

December 14, 2022

We are so sorry he was a wonderful guy
We are blessed to know him

Elaine Hill

December 14, 2022

My condolences and sympathy!

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