Jimmy Wesson Norman was born on July 2, 1936 and entered the gates of Heaven
on March 30, 2019.

He was a son of Rolan Hoyle Norman and Vangie Wesson Norman and one of two
children.

Jim was married to his High School sweetheart, Pat Costner Norman for 63
loving years. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and
friend who spent his career in law enforcement starting at an early age.
After graduating Piedmont High School, he served 2 years as constable and 1
year at Shelby Police Department before completing over 25 years of service
at Cleveland County Sheriff's Office rising to the rank of Chief Deputy.
Upon completing his law enforcement career, he worked in the private sector
for PPG Industries in the security department for 10 years.

A man of God, he would always strive to help others and was an active member
of Lawndale Missionary Methodist Church and Lawndale Masonic Lodge 486. Jim
also enjoyed working in his garden and yard to make it look superb. His
lifelong goal was to help people in any way possible no matter how big or
small the problem may be. He cherished his abundance of friends that he made
during his walk of life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife.

He is survived by his brother, Bill Norman and wife Jane of Shelby. His
wonderful life will forever be cherished in the lives of his children: Alan
Norman and wife Pam of Lawndale, Angela Norman Bumgardner and husband Ronald
of Lawndale. Four Grandchildren: Justin Bumgardner, Kristen Bumgardner
Kirkland, Breanne Norman Miller and husband Caleb, and Alex Norman. Two
Great Grandchildren: Shyenne and Cameron Bumgardner. Last but not least, his
two loving dogs: Buddy and Molly.

Jim will be remembered by everyone he touched as a strong, accepting, truly
compassionate and caring person.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2019 at
Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home, Fallston.

The funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in the
Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry Queen and Fred Towery
officiating.

The burial will be follow the service in the Rose Hill Memorial Park,
Fallston.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951
Wendover Heights Drive. Shelby, NC 28150.

A special thank you to all members of Hospice of Cleveland County for all
they're love and compassion shown through his last few weeks of life.