Obituary
On October 4, 2000 at 1:55 p.m., God sent an angel to call Rev. Ervin
Norman to his Heavenly Home. He was bom September 1,1919 In Lincoln County, Georgia to the late Nelson and RosellaNorman. At an early age he joined Fortson Grove Baptist Church in Elberton, Georgia; he served faithfully until he moved his membership to New Grove Baptist Church in Jackson County, Georgia. Rev. Norman was a member of the Gospel Bell Quartet of Elberton, Georgia. God had a higher calling for him - he was called into the ministry. He as licensed on August 30,1963 and ordained on May 17, 1964. Rev. Norman was called to pastor some of Gods finest churches: Fortson Grove Baptist, Elberton, GA; Dove Creek Baptist, Elberton, GA; Greater Timberidge Baptist, Gainesville, GA; Sanders Grove Baptist, Hartwell, GA; Pole Branch Baptist, Tignall, GA; Cherry Grove Baptist, Washington, GA; New Tabernacle Baptist, Lincolnton, GA and Rocky Branch Baptist In Oglethorpe County, GA.
Rev. Norman was united in marriage to the late Jessie Mae Willis on November 20, 1938. This union was blessed with ten children. He was preceded in death by two children: Ms. Willie E. Norman and Ms. Everleaner Norman; He leaves to mourn and cherish his loving memory: 4-sons: Mr. Ervin (Jackie) Norman, Jr., Mr. Roosevelt (Doris) Norman (both of Gainesville, GA); Rev. Larry 0. (Deborah) Norman (of Jefferson, GA) and Mr. Terry Norman); a special son, Tyrone Harrison (both of Gainesville, GA); 4-daughters: Mrs. Mary (Iziah) Hester, Mrs. Emma (Ora) Banks, Mrs. Jessie (Dr. Franklin) Norwood (all of Gainesville, GA) and Mrs. Katherine (Andre) Butler (of Washington, GA); 2-brothers: Nelson (Ella) Norman, Jr. and Willie (Ellen) Norman; 2-slsters: Ms. Vmnie Barnett and Ms. Emma Bradley (all of Elberton, GA); 18-gnndchlldnn; 11-gnat-grandchildren; 2-gnat-great grandchildren, a host ot nieces, nephews, cousins and Mends.
He Was Different
He was different, he was special and unique in a thousand ways; he was giving, he was loving and well miss him all our days. His legacy was friendship, he was so giving of his time, his bequest was his faith in God, His children, his books of rhyme, Because you see..... He was different, he was special, unique in a thousand ways, he was loving, he was giving and well miss him! miss him! miss him! all of our days.
-The Children-

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Prelude....................................!B^.............. .....(Sort Music)

Processional / Viewing

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Selection.........................................................The Norman Brothers

Scripture..................0/c/ 7esfa/nenf......................Rev. H. M..Easley

................New Tesfamenf..............Rev. Washington Canty

Prayer.............................................................Rev. Eugene L Green

Selection...........................................................The Norman Brothers

Remarks...................(2-min. please).................Dea. James Norman

.........................Dea. Jesse Norman and Dea. Willie J. Sims

Obituary............................................................................-In Silence-

Special Tributes and Acknowledgements.............Ms. Nancy Gumby

Hymn.................V\ Charge To Keep I Have".............Rev. Gold Walton

Eulogy....................Rev. Larry 0. Norman

Acknowledgement..........................................Youngs Funeral Home

Recessional......................,......(soft music).......................................

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"ACKNOWLEDGEMENT"
Words are inadequate to express our thankfulness at this time. We are so grateful for each ones love, prayers, visits, or whatever act that was done during our
love-ones extended illness. We would like to thank those that made sure he had the best care while in the hospital and at home. Even though this is a sad time for
us, it makes us happy to know God hasallowed us to be blessed with such wonderful friends like you during this time of bereavement.
The Family-

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