James M. Norman, Sr.

January 16, 1935 - January 11, 2022

Graveside services for James McLendon Norman, Sr., 86, of Whitehouse will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with Pastor Mike Cline officiating under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Mr. Norman passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Whitehouse. He was born January 16, 1935 in Troup to Wilmer Norman and Molly McLendon Norman. James was a member of Troup First United Methodist Church. He graduated from Troup High School, Troup Texas. He held the positions of Assistant Engineer with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for 20 years and Smith County Road & Bridge. James was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer & Mollie Norman; sister, Louise Conner; brother, Daniel Norman; and 1 great-grandson, Drake Norman. He is survived by his loving family including wife, Virginia A. “Ginny” Norman; daughter and son-in-law, Terry Payne and Marty Daniels; son and daughter-in-law, James M. “Jimbo” and Lou Nell Norman (Jr.); son and daughter-in-law, Charles “Chuck” Norman and Pamela J. Norman; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Matthew Norman, Andrew Norman, Chad Hilliard, Marty Daniels, Bo and Chance Steele. Honorary pallbearers will be John and Doug Steele. If desired, memorials may be made to Shriners Children Hospitals (www.shrinerschildrens.org).