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Wilbur L. Norman

FUNERAL HOME

Hillis Combs Funeral Home

935 Forest Avenue

Zanesville, Ohio

Wilbur Norman Obituary

Wilbur L. Norman

CINCINNATI: Wilbur L. Norman, 89 of Cincinnati, formerly of Zanesville, died 6:40 PM, Friday, January 8, 2016 at Cottingham Retirement Community in Cincinnati following a lengthy illness.

He was born Friday, March 5, 1926 in Chesterhill, Ohio, the son of William Franklin Norman and Rosa (Stonaker) Norman. He married his wife of over 64 years, Greta Norman on Friday, August 24, 1951.

Wilbur served his country as a veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII and retired, following many years of service, from Citizens National Bank. Wilbur was an accomplished jazz guitar and piano musician and played with the greats of the Jazz World all over the United States. He was the 6th generation grandson of Revolutionary War veteran and early Ohio settler Bazil Norman and an 8th generation descendant of Irish immigrant to the New World (1695), Jane Norman.

In addition to his beloved wife; Greta, Wilbur is survived by one daughter and her husband, Dawn and Willie C. Brooks of Cincinnati; one son and his wife, Wilbur L. Norman, Jr. and Donna M. Nova of Santa Fe, NM; two grandchildren, Devin C. Brooks of Chicago and Martina R. Brooks of Cincinnati; one sister, Lucy Norman; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents; and ten brothers and sisters.

Friends may call two hours prior to funeral services from 11:00 AM till 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville where Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 PM with Rev. Terry F. Newman officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery with VFW Post 1058, American Legion Post 29 and the United States Army conducting Full Military Honors.

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Published by Times Recorder from Jan. 10 to Jan. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Wilbur Norman

15 Entries

Kylah Goins

July 17, 2021

Rest East My Great Great Uncle i love you

Spider and Joan Kedelsky-Zegree

January 16, 2016

We are friends of Wilbur, your son who lives in Santa Fe. He always spoke about his dad with such affection and pride. We send our condolences. May Wilbur's memory be a blessing to all his family.

Mary Gamble

January 14, 2016

Dear Greta and family, we were so sorry to read about Wilbur. We have thought of you guys so often...sorry we saw this too late to get to the service....may God comfort you during your time of mourning. Jerry & Mary Gamble

Marian Smith

January 13, 2016

With honor to the memory of World War II Veteran Wilbur L. Norman.

Paul&Ilene Swingle

January 13, 2016

Greta:
I was saddened to hear of your loss but,i am sure that the Lord will be with you through this.

Tina Norris-McKinnie

January 11, 2016

Dawn and Lee, so sorry for your loss. May your memories help you through this time of sorrow.

Kristopher Bates

January 11, 2016

I did plumbing work a few times at his house, and we talked about jazz and his music career. He was in a trio that toured with Benny Goodman, I believe. We talked and I listened to his stories for an hour or so, and he played a little guitar for me. He will be missed.

Joann Spencer

January 11, 2016

Uncle Wilbur will be greatly missed. We could always count on his wisdom and endless knowledge of the Norman history. I enjoyed hearing stories about his childhood, which he loved to share. Aunt Greta, Dawn and Wilbur Lee, may God wrap you in his comforting love.

Howard Morgan

January 11, 2016

Dawn, I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. He was an amazing man. Please give Wilbur Jr and your Mom my best.

January 11, 2016

Dawn & family so sorry for your loss, know you are thought of deeply here at the TSC, Deepest Sympathy Sandi A

January 11, 2016

To the Norman Family:
This is to offer my condolences for your loss of Wilber. I have long been in awe of him, his talents, and his great life experiences. He was a delight when he shared his wisdom, the history of his life, and the history of his people. The time I spent with him was precious to me.
Beyond my own sense of loss, I speak on behalf of the membership of the Multicultural Genealogical Center who were enriched by his knowledge of the Norman and extended families of the region when I say, "Wilber will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of coming in contact with him."
Ada Woodson Adams, President, Multicultural Genealogical Center

Bev Gibson (Gheen)

January 11, 2016

Dawn, so sorry on the loss of your dad.

Robert Lett

January 11, 2016

Thank you Mr. Wilbur Norman for allowing me the opportunity to get to know you......your music, the sharing of history.and that of your family. God's peace to the Norman family.

From Way Out West,

Robert Lett

Barbara Nelson

January 10, 2016

A great loss to our families. RIP.

Karen Norman (Richardson)

January 9, 2016

Gonna miss you, your wisdom, smile, you reminded me so much of dad(Harley)and your love for your family.

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