Nathanial "Champ" Norman

Nathanial "Champ" Norman, Sr. May 1, 1929 - February 1, 2013 Nathanial Norman, Sr. was born to the parentage of the late Mr. Spurgeon Norman and Mrs. Ellen Norman. Mr. Nathanial Norman grew up in the Starrville community and attended school at Jackson and Dunbar Elementary schools. He attended high school at Emmett J. Scott. He was married to the late Ola T. Drawhorn and to this union four children were born. He was employed at King Cleaners as a presser. He relocated to Los Angeles, California and after twenty-five years returned to Tyler where he continued working as a silk finisher and presser at Quality Cleaners. He was a faithful member of New Life Community Church. As his health declined, he attended the Growing Valley Baptist Church in Longview, Texas. He leaves to cherish his memories: Wife: Theresa Norman Sons: Nathanial Norman, Jr. (Vickie) of Tyler, TX; John L. Norman of Dallas, TX; Tarrion Norman of Oakland, CA Daughters: Jacquline Bradshaw of Los Angeles, CA; Janette White of Dallas, TX; Lawatha Gonzalez of Altadena, CA Step-Daughter: LaKesha Brown of Tyler, TX Sister: Mozell Smith (L. G.) of Tyler, TX Uncle: Vonda Lee Lewis (Margarette) of Plano, TX A host of nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends.