Jimmie Deveril Norman, age 53, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 24, 2012. He was born on November 17, 1959 to James and Billie Norman in Dallas Texas. Jimmie leaves behind a family that loves him dearly. Survivors are his wife of 31 years, Mitzie, his son, Daniel and wife Hillary and daughter Dallas, parents James and Billie Norman, his three brothers, Johnnie and wife Kathy Norman, Jerrie and wife Susan Norman and Jamie and wife Cheryl Norman, mother-in-law Norma Dobbs and brother-in-law Randy Dobbs. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Jimmie was in law enforcement for 29 years, 23 of which were with the City of Bellaire. Throughout his career, Jimmie was the recipient of many awards, the most distinguished of which include the Bellaire Police Life Saving Commendation, Exemplary Service Commendation, Master Peace Officer, Bellaire Police Officer of the Year in 1989, Bellaire Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce Officer of the Quarter in 1994, The Houston 100 Club Officer of the Year in 1995, Greater Southwest Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Police Officer of the Year in 2000, Bellaire Police Officer of the Year in 2000, Greater Southwest Chamber of Commerce Home Town Hero in 2007 and the Bellaire Optimist Officer of the Year in 2011. Jimmie was also awarded the 2010 Coach of the Year award for the Annual Guns and Hoses Football Game. Jimmie was an avid Houston sports fan, most recently rooting on the Sugar Land Skeeters during their 2012 inaugural season, while spending time with family and friends. Jimmie was known to all for his selflessness and his loving and caring demeanor, as well as his sense of humor.
The family will receive family and friends at Bellaire Central Baptist Church, 7115 Mapleridge in Bellaire, Texas on Friday, December 28, 2012 from 3pm until 7pm.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 2pm in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Houston, 7401 Katy Freeway, with Reverend Jeff Campbell officiating.
Interment will follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Greg Bartlett, John Bohannon, Tim Goodman, Jorge Florido, Mike Leal and D.L. Oglesby. Honorary Pallbearers will be Billy Bledsoe and Chuck New.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peace Officers Memorial Foundation, 400 West 14th Street Austin, Texas 78701 or to The 100 Club of Houston, 5555 San Felipe St., Suite 250, Houston, Texas 77056-2733.
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