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Jimmy Norman Obituary

Mr. Jimmy Norris Norman, age 64, of Athens, GA departed this life on December 14, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital.
The Homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 12:00 pm, East Friendship Baptist Church with Interment in the Neely Family Cemetery.
He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted and dedicated wife, Shelia Neely-Norman, a daughter Shuwonna Howard, two brothers, one sister, three aunts and many other relatives and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Dec. 19, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Emory Griffith

December 22, 2014

Sheila,
I am truly sorry about the loss of your husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you and you go through this time of sorrow.

Ann Mack

December 22, 2014

With deepest sympathy


The Mack Family

carmen cosby

December 20, 2014

HELLO SHEILA I ASK THE LORD TO HOLD YOU.MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU.

Effie Ware

December 20, 2014

With Deepest Sympathy. Keep looking to the Hill's from whence cometh all of your strength. Your strength comes from the lord.

Ann Cooper

December 20, 2014

I remember Jimmy fondly from school in Washington. May God be with his family, in the future and certainly during your bereavement. Rest In Peace Jimmy.

Bobbie Williams

December 19, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Josephine E. Handy

December 19, 2014

Shelia, may you find comfort in knowing God cares! Blessings to you, my friend, and to the entire family.

Delois Sewell

December 19, 2014

With deepest sympathy.

December 19, 2014

Soror Neely-Norman,
You are in my prayers. "There is no sorrow that heaven can't heal". God will take care of you, always...love loretta

Cora Smith

December 19, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

leroy huff

December 19, 2014

Very sorry for your lost and my Prayers goes out to you Sheila and the rest of your Family

VIRGINIA THRASHER

December 19, 2014

THE THRASHER FAMILY

December 19, 2014

Prayers for the family. I shared a room with Jimmy at the VA Hospital and he was one of the nicest people I have ever met. God Bless you all. Bob Williams, Watkinsville, GA

LILLIE PERKINS

December 19, 2014

SHELIA AND THE NORMAN FAMILY. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHT GO OUT TO YOU AND FAMILY. JIMMY WAS LOVED BY MANY. THE LAUGHTER AND GOOD TIME WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM.

Brenda Willis

December 19, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Geraldine Willis-Dill

December 19, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 19, 2014

Shelia and Family, We are thinking of you. May the precious memories of Jimmy bring comfort to you at this sad time. Continue to lean on God, for He is still on the throne and will not leave you.Peace be with you all.

Love and prayers,
Tommie Farmer and Family
Athens, GA

Carolyn Wynn

December 19, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Waymon and Rosetta Strong

December 19, 2014

We are truly saddened by the loss of your husband,our deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Ruth Person

December 19, 2014

Sheila, May GOD continue to Bless and Strengthen you and your family during times like these.

Brenda Patman Harper

December 19, 2014

Sheila, my prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. I feel your pain, but there's a Heavenly Father in due time will reduce your pain. God will never leave you! Peace and love.

Cynthia & Woodie Moses

December 18, 2014

Sheila, we were so sorry to hear the news about Jimmy. His struggle is over and I know he is enjoying his new home. May the memories you have give you comfort in the days to come.

Ray & Rozetta Griffeth

December 18, 2014

Shelia and family, we are so sorry for your lost. May the peace of God's comfort be with each of you.

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