Michael Normile

Michael Normile obituary, Clinton, TN

Michael Normile

Michael Normile Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Inc. - Clinton on Feb. 19, 2025.

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Michael Wilford Normile III, age 57, of Oak Ridge passed away Friday, February 14 at Methodist Medical Center. Michael was born in New Jersey on May 22, 1967. Michael was a loving father, husband, and brother. Michael was the type of friend who would give you the shirt off his back and not ask anything in return. He devoted his time into helping anyone and everyone he could. He was preceded in death by his father Michael W. Normile II, his mother Mildred 'Millie' Bocs, his sister Angel Kannard, and his brother James 'Jimmy' Normile.
Michael served in the Navy from 01/03/1985 until 6/10/1994 where he achieved the rank ADAN, Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Gia Normile, Step father Imre Bocs, Brother Gene Messersmith II, Daughter Karen Normile, Son Christopher Normile, Son Anthony Normile and his wife Jessica Normile of Oliver Springs, and, Grandchildren Sydney Normile and Tucker Normile, and a host of cousins and aunts.
Special thanks to Methodist Medical Center for their love and care.
The family will receive friends at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 12:30 pm. www.holleygamble.com

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