Larry B. Norman

Herrin- Larry B. Norman, 70, of Herrin, went to join his Heavenly Father, parents and sister at 4:28 PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Larry was born on September 29, 1940 in Harrisburg to Leslie Freeman & Sybol (Bryan) Norman. He married Carolyn K. Stanley in June of 1960 in Franklin County. She preceded him in death. He married Frances Gene (Triplett) Wolf in January of 1998 in Marion. She survives in Herrin. He spent three years working for Blunt Brothers Construction while building the Marion Federal Prison. Once completed, he began a thirty year career with the Marion Federal Prison that began as a Correctional Officer and ended with his retirement in 1994 as Carpentry Foreman. Larry was an active member of Community Chapel in Marion. He gave his heart and soul to Jesus Christ. He enjoyed spending time outside feeding the various wildlife and critters that frequented his property. Family, fishing, farming and carpentry are what made Larry who he was. He liked fishing at various spots, especially his daughters pond and when it came to farming he liked tractors. He had mostly Farmall, but still had a Case and an AC Tractor too. He was quite the craftsman and could do anything with wood from framing a house to building beautiful cabinet and furniture work. As much as he loved those things, what mattered most was his family and church family. He thanked God everyday for them and prayed continually for their safety. He was a compassionate man who was not afraid to pass on a kind word, gesture, hug or kiss. Survivors include- Wife- Frances G. Norman of Herrin Daughter- Lara D. Jennings and husband Don of Carterville Son- Blake Norman and wife Robin of Marion Son- Clint Norman and fianc Angie Bird of Herrin Step Daughter- Carla Greenwood and husband Jack of Las Vegas, NV Step Daughter- Geri Ellis and husband Scott of Carbondale Step Son- Erik Wolf and wife Becky of Marion Ten Grandchildren: Breann Killman Taylor Norman Jack Greenwood III Jerry Greenwood Jennifer Curran Tony, Erika & Carly Wolf Heather Ellis Darbi Ellis Four Great Grandchildren: Allison Greenwood Tim Curran Holly Greenwood Ezekiel Wolf Sister- Delores Dee Clayton-Hall and husband David of Philadelphia, MS Several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, and sister- Ricki Vick. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9:00 PM, Friday, March 4, 2011 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Memorial donations are suggested to Community Chapel in Marion and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th ST./ Herrin, IL 62948.