Monday, December 15, 2008

A Sad Goodbye


James "Jim" Ratcliffe Norman, 69, of Lynn Haven, Fla., passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008.
He was born in Charlotte, N.C., served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from Lance, Inc. He was a member of St. Dominic's Catholic Church and attended Our Lady of the Rosary. He was an active member of the Panama Country Club "Hacking Dogs." He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, and a friend to many.
He is survived by his wife, Helaine Silverboard Norman of Lynn Haven, Fla.; children, Kelly Litaker and husband, David, of Jacksonville, Fla., James R. Norman II and partner, Kevin Moss, of Lilburn, Ga., and Ashly Albritton and husband, Jerry, of Butler, Ga.; brother, Robert Norman and wife, Debbie, of Inman, S.C.; stepchildren, Marc Silverboard and wife, Marianne, of Atlanta and Mindy Gofton and husband, Rick, of Manchester, United Kingdom; and grandchildren, Blair, Ryan, Devin, Madeline and Jason. A funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 10, 2008, at Our Lady of the Rosary.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Rosary, 5622 Julie Drive, Panama City, FL 32404; or the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Norman. Expressions of sympathy can be submitted and viewed at www.southerlandfamily.com.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes 100 E. 19th St. Panama City, Fla. 32405 (850) 785-8532

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