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Norman Cyral Edwards
Colington- My daddy, Norman C. Edwards, 96 born in 1927 in Stokes, N.C. (formerly of Hampton, VA) was called home by The Lord, Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Daddy was surrounded by family.
After serving in the Navy June 11,1944 through May 21,1946 Norman was honorably discharged. He retired from The Newport News Shipbuilding after 42 consecutive years as a general foreman in departments X 31 and X 01.
Norman is survived by his daughter, Carol E. Darrah; his grandson, William E. Lawson, IV; one sister, Geraldine Robbins; two brothers, David (wife, Patty) and Ronnie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita; son, Donnie; grandson Donnie, Jr.; parents, Lee and Lina; sisters, Lillie, Ruby, and Edna; and brothers, Lee, Jr., and Kermit.
We extend a special thank you to Albemarle Hospice for the care they provided. Norman’s memorial will be private. I LOVE YOU DADDY…Please share an expression of comfort with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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So very sorry for you and your family. Always keeping you and George in our prayers. I’m glad you were together so much especially when your dad passed. Love to you 🙏
I am so sorry for your loss! Sending prayers for Carol and Billy as I know he will be greatly missed but is not in pain anymore.
Sorry to hear about your Dad Carol, prayers for you and your family. That Greatest Generation just keeps dwindling.
We were saddened by the news. We will pray for your peace. Your faithful care of your father just shows what a great daughter you are! Sunny Skys Ahead! Love, Sharon & Eric
I worked for NC in my early years at NNS and enjoy every minute of it. NC as we called him at a great sense of whit and taught us many things about life. Rest in piece.
Sorry for y'all lost ,Remembering Old Wythe and Wythe Fire Co. Families. Ronnie & Donnie Fromal
Carol, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol I am so sorry to read of your loss, sending many prayers to you for your Peace and strength.
I'm sorry for your loss. Mr Edwards was a very kind and giving man. I'll always remember him and I miss sitting with him at church. Keeping your family in our prayers.
Carol & Billy, I am so sorry to see that Norman has passed on. He & Juanita are together again & watching over you. He loved you both so much, I know there are no words that can ease your grief right now, but you are in my thoughts & prayers that the love he had for you will give you the strength needed to get through this. I wish you love, light, & peace.
A good man . A caring and loving man who is dearly missed .
So very sorry for you and your family. Always keeping you and George in our prayers. I’m glad you were together so much especially when your dad passed. Love to you 🙏
I am so sorry for your loss! Sending prayers for Carol and Billy as I know he will be greatly missed but is not in pain anymore.
Sorry to hear about your Dad Carol, prayers for you and your family. That Greatest Generation just keeps dwindling.
We were saddened by the news. We will pray for your peace. Your faithful care of your father just shows what a great daughter you are! Sunny Skys Ahead! Love, Sharon & Eric
I worked for NC in my early years at NNS and enjoy every minute of it. NC as we called him at a great sense of whit and taught us many things about life. Rest in piece.
Sorry for y’all lost ,Remembering Old Wythe and Wythe Fire Co. Families. Ronnie & Donnie Fromal
Carol, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol I am so sorry to read of your loss, sending many prayers to you for your Peace and strength.
I’m sorry for your loss. Mr Edwards was a very kind and giving man. I’ll always remember him and I miss sitting with him at church. Keeping your family in our prayers.
Carol & Billy,
I am so sorry to see that Norman has passed on. He & Juanita are together again & watching over you. He loved you both so much, I know there are no words that can ease your grief right now, but you are in my thoughts & prayers that the love he had for you will give you the strength needed to get through this. I wish you love, light, & peace.
A good man . A caring and loving man who is dearly missed .