Obituary of Clayborn Norman

Clayborn Dale Norman Age 74,of Galatia, IL., passed away peacefully at his daughters home in Morris, IL. on his birthday, Saturday, November 22, 2008. Born in Pankeyville, IL. to the late Clayborn Walter and Betty (Butler) Norman. Surviving are his wife Mary (Murrow) whom he married October 31, 1953 in Harrisburg, IL; children, Clay Norman of Ft. Worth, TX., Rhonda (John) Stanley of Morris, IL., John (Michelle) Norman of Naperville, IL., Larry (Linda) Norman of Plainfield, IL., and William (Jennifer) Norman of Morris, IL; grandchildren, Matthew & Leslie Norman, Joe & Amy Norman, John & Mary Stanley, David & Kimberly Schillo, Kyle & Raice Norman. Also survived by two sisters, Catherine Naab and Geneva Nash of Winter Haven, FL., two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Elsie Rose Lands and two brothers, J.W. Norman and Jack Norman. He retired from R.A. Bright Construction Co., and was also employed by Norman Oil Co. He will fondly be remembered as a kind and gentle man who enjoyed his family, horses and Tinkerbell. The Norman family would like to thank Southern Illinois Hospice, Joliet Area Community Hospice, Morris Fire Department Paramedics and the Anatomical Gift Association for their excellent care, guidance and support. As it was Mr. Norman's wish, his remains have been transferred to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois to further medical research. Memorials in his name can be made to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Waterstone Circle, Joliet, IL. 60431. Arrangements by the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, Morris, (815) 942-5040