Marvin Norman

Marvin Norman, 70, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC.

Mr. Norman was born June 3, 1952, in Iredell County, the son of the late JQ Norman, Sr. and Flora Bratton Norman. Marvin was a graduate of North Iredell High School, Mitchell Community College and UNC Charlotte. He was a member and Elder of Calvary Presbyterian Church and was retired from Energy United following 29 years of service. He retired as Manager of Community Relations. Marvin served as Iredell County Commissioner from 2002 to current. During his tenure he served as Vice-Chairman and Chairman.  Mr. Norman served on the Hazardous Mitigation Plan Committee, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and Recreation Advisory Council,  Iredell County Partnership for Young Children,  and Education Task Force . He served the public through his involvement and dedication of the following groups: Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees, Iredell County Planning Board, Iredell Memorial Hospital Board, Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Criminal Justice Partnership Program, Hazardous Waste & Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Board, Information & Referral Council, Future Forward Economic Alliance, South Iredell Community Development Corporation, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Liaison, Big Brother Big Sister Board, BB&T and Truist Board, and CIYAA Athletics. He was further involved in the community through his involvement in Rotary Club and Sertoma Club. Marvin was a proud veteran of the US Army Reserves. On February 18, 1973, he was married to Juanita Templeton Norman, who survives.

Mr. Norman was preceded in death by his sisters, Nevada Parker, Alma Ramsey, Mary Helen Wimbish, JoEvelyn Morrison and brothers, Tommie Norman and Renard Carlton and great-grandson, Kingston Knox.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Marvin Alan Norman (Kimberly) of Lenoir, his daughter, Marcy N. Gibbs (Clayton) of Conover, his grandchildren, Donavon Norman, Breanna Norman, Maurice Knox, Isiah Knox(Crystal), Cali Norman, Carter Norman, Brody Burns, Sonny Burns, four great-grandchildren, La-Niah Knox, Mahogany Knox, Jasmine Knox, and Bri’elle Norman. He is further survived by two brothers, JQ Norman, Jr. of Statesville, and twin brother, Ervin Norman (Paulette) of Ronda,his sisters, Flora N. Kennedy of New Jersey, Jo Anne N. Thomas (William) of Charlotte, Queen N. Morrison (John Wayne) of Catawba, two brothers-in-law, Clarence Wimbish of New Jersey, Nathaniel Ramsey of Troutman, John Templeton of California and Clarence Maxie Templeton, III of Harrisburg, NC, sisters-in-law, Marie Wellman of Harrisburg, NC and Darleen Sherrill of Statesville, NC, daughter- in- law Karen Norman and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by special friends, Ronnie and Ann Wooten and Doug and Charlene Knight.

A visitation will be held 11:00 am to 1:00pm Saturday, September 24 at First Baptist Church in the Adams Hall. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm in the church sanctuary with Rev. Timothy Bates,  Officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Those wishing to make donations in Marvin’s honor are asked to consider the Mitchell Community College Endowment Fund or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Mitchell Community College Endowment for Excellence
500 W. Broad St., Statesville NC 28677

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org/