James Norman Obituary
James (Ed) Norman, September 18, 1939- August 18, 2025, of Dover, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2025. Ed was a well known electrician after graduating from college.
He was preceded in death by his parents Gay Dots and Woody Norman; his brothers Jack, John, Joe Norman; his sisters Jean and Mary. He is survived by his sister Connie Gallagher. Also surviving his partner of 46 years Linda Taralla; his 6 children Mark (Sharon) Norman, Tom Norman, Debbie (Donnie) Lower, Kelly Norman, Kim and Lisa; his 4 step children, Joe Jr.(Mary) Taralla, Mary (Pat) Calhoun, Tammy (Bill) Ruegsegger II, Conswella (Dan) Sears.
He spent his retirement years enjoying family and spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids and finding things to tinker with. He will be terribly missed by all.
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