John Norman Obituary
He was born January 22, 1937 in Wheeling, WV; the son of the late Alfred and Kathleen Edgar Norman.
John was a retired locomotive engineer for CSX Railroad; United States Army veteran; member of Simpson United Methodist Church and a member of the American Legion Earl Francis Post 3 and he loved to dance.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathleen and Myrtle.
Survivors include wife, Dianna Norman; three sons, John Michael (Dahlia) Norman, Gregory Joseph (Marsha) Norman and Steven Thomas (Krista) Norman; brother, Edmund Edgar "Pete" (Charlotte) Norman; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory.
Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2 Entries
John Warsinsky
January 14, 2026
One of the nicest kindest gentleman I have ever met and worked with on CSXT Railroad.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Crissy
January 14, 2026
Fox Trot your way through heaven. Thank you for helping me find my way to the dance floor. Crissy
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
400 Jefferson Ave, Moundsville, WV 26041
Make a Donation
in John Norman's name
People and places connected with John
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support John's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor John Norman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
