Kenneth Edwin Norwood, 62, of Manns Chapel Road, Pittsboro, died November 11, 2010 at his home following a brief illness.
Mr. Norwood was born May 3, 1948 in Durham County, the son of Edwin A. and Evelyn O’Neal Norwood. He was a US Army veteran and was retired from Martin-Marietta where he worked as a welder. Mr. Norwood was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, where he currently served as a Deacon. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Perkins Norwood; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Dr. John Marshall of Chapel Hill, Debbie and Robert Tripp, Jr. and Janie and Keith Dail all of Pittsboro; grandchildren, J. Benjamin Marshall, Jackson Marshall, Luke Marshall, Connor Tripp, Robert Wayne Tripp, III, Kaitlin Dail and Tanner Dail; sister and brother-in-law, Gail and John Felton of Montevideo, MN; and a niece.
The funeral service for Mr. Norwood will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Robinson presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 6 – 8 pm Saturday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home in Pittsboro.
Flowers are acceptable or memorials may be sent to the Mt. Gilead Cemetery Fund, or the Mt. Gilead Grounds Maintenance Fund, c/o Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 1785 Mt. Gilead Rd., Pittsboro, NC 27312; or to UNC Hospice PO Box 1077, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Online condolences: www.hallwynne.com, select “Obituaries”.
Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service of Pittsboro, NC.
Luke B. Pender
Kenneth and I had many wonderful times growing up together, camping, biking, all the crazy stuff kids do. We entered Basic Training together on 4/1/68 in the US Army. I had lost touch with Kenneth over the years but had an opportunity to talk with him recently and I think we spent the whole conversation talking about our grandkids. Oh, how he loved his kids. He was greatly loved and will be truly missed. I am glad he is with our Lord but from now on for me, each Veterans Day, my heart will be a little heavier that he is no longer with us in body. Love you buddy.
Juanita B Hunt
Sad to hear about Kenneth.
Jean & Don Stubbs
Forty two 42, we spent a lot of good times talking on the radio and telephone in the past. May you rest in peace. You will be missed!
Family, we send our sympathy at this difficult time. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gayle C Green
Mary Ann I’m so sorry to hear of the home going of Kenneth at such a young age. I’ll always appreciate both of you and the love you had for mama. Now Kenneth can be there to make sure she is behaving herself. Love you
Gayle
Amy Kneifel
My deepest sympathies to you.
Manley and Carol Palmer
Dear Mary Ann and family,
We are in Florida and have just read of Ken’s death. Please know that our hearts are touched by your grief. Kenneth was a wonderful, hardworking man who we felt blessed to call our friend. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and if we were home we would be there. We will always treasure the friendship that we shared. God bless all of you.
Paula & Jimmy O'Neal and family
Maryann and family,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Kenneth. Jimmy is in Indiana and I am working 7 days a week, thats why we havent been over. We are thinking of all of you and have you all in our prayers. Kenneth was a great man and he will be missed dearly.
Judi & Richard
Mary Ann & Girls, We were so sad to
hear that Kenneth has passed away.
Our prayers & thoughts are with you all.
Dean and Jean Moody
We haven’t seen Kenneth for while. Our prayers will be going out to the family. May God bless you and keep you during this time.
Natalie and Billy Miller
Thinking of you all during this sad time and sending uplifting prayers your way. May strength from our Lord and great memories see you through.
Sondra Ray
Mary Ann and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Kenneth. He was a wonderful man and he will truly be missed by all that knew and loved him. It has been awhile since I have seen Kenneth. I think I saw him once since daddy got killed. He was up at Popes.
He always had a smile on his face and welcomed me with a hug.
I prayed for his recovery, but God called him home.
I wanted to pay my respects last night but as you know things are just still too fresh in my mind for me right now. I love you all and will keep you all in my prayers.
Patricia C. Taylor
Mary Ann & Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the illness and then the passing of Kenneth. I could certainly tell he was filled with the Holy Spirit, as each time I saw him he had a big smile and always welcomed me back to Mt. Gilead. I’m sorry I was not able to attend visitation or services, but did not learn of his passing until afterwards. May God give you strength in the days ahead.
Rebecca Roberts Douglas
Cindy, I know there are no words to express your feelings of loss; but there are others who understand your feelings without you having to say a word. If you need a shoulder to cry on, call me anytime. -Rebecca
Hilda Williams
Janie and family,I am so sorry about your dad but from what I heard from you he was a wonderful daddy;husband and papaw. My heart goes out to each of you. Sorry I couldn’t be with you but you were in my thoughts and prayers. Like I told you last Tuesday if you need me please don’t hesitate to call. Remember Psalm 27:1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid? I feel like this is what your father believed before his departing. Love you girl. Hilda Williams
Beth Burgess Smith Morton
Mary Ann, and Family,
I am so sory to learn of Kenneth’s passing on earth and rejoice he is with Jesus. My our Lord heal your broken hearts and bind your grief until you see him again. Sorry we were out of town during this time and could not be with you.
connor tripp
i miss you papa