Sherman Norwood

Sherman L. Norwood, age 80, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 26, 2010 at the Home Hospice House in Odessa.

He was born November 3, 1929 in Morris, Oklahoma to Lola and Columbus Norwood. He was the youngest of thirteen children.

Sherman served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He moved to Odessa in 1953 and married Florence M. Culvahouse on August 26, 1954, after being introduced at church. He was a materials coordinator for Phillips Petroleum for 30 years in the Permian Basin.

Sherman was a faithful and active member of the First United Pentecostal Church for 57 years. He blessed many through his gift of music while singing in quartets and leading worship. You could often find Sherman working in his yard or getting exercise walking in the mall. He was an avid fan of the Oklahoma Sooners and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Florence his daughter, Marilyn grandson and wife, Chris Buddy Boy and Danielle and sisterinlaw, Sue Norwood, all of Odessa. Our family will miss him dearly. He also loved his greatgrand dogs Sam, Lucy and Pixie.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nita Kay Norwood, his parents and all siblings.

Graveside services with Military Honors by VFW Post 4372 are scheduled for 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Terry Pugh officiating.

The family requests memorial be directed to Hospice House Foundation, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas 79761 or to a charity of choice.

Service

Graveside Services

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 East Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
10:30 AM

Cemetery

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762

Memorial Contributions

903 N. Sam Houston Ave.
Odessa, TX  79761