Johnny Lee Norseworthy began his journey through life on August 18, 1944 in Wichita Falls, Texas the son of William Andrew and Rita Lee (Solenburg) Norseworthy. He was one of six children to bless the home.
Johnny was brought up in a time when school was not a priority over working and taking care of family. He was very loyal and successful at both, raising a family of two girls and two boys, with his beautiful bride Margie Ann (Wright) Norseworthy, and working as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Tahlequah for 30 years. Johnny worked hard to support his family, but always took the time to slow down and enjoy life’s blessings as they passed by. From setting on his favorite fishing spot at Sequoyah State Park, to riding around on the mower with the grandbabies. Johnny was content with the life God had provided for him. A Christian by faith he was a member of Faith Chapel, and loved listening to his wife read the bible to him. Johnny had a quiet side, and after all the lawn mower rides, he could be found watching one of his favorite westerns or jumping in the car for one of his visits to Lawton, or when he lived in Lawton, visiting Tahlequah. Either way he always took the opportunity to go catch up with old friends. He is an amazing husband, father, and grandfather that will never be replaced. On September 21, 2023, Johnny found rest from his labors in the loving hands of God, as he left this journey behind in Tahlequah, Oklahoma surrounded by family and loved ones.
Those that finished the journey before him include his parents, one daughter, Janie Lavon Norseworthy, one brother Billy Ray Norseworthy, one sister, Ruby Windel Lawson, one sister-in-law Barbara Norseworthy, and three brother-in-laws William Lawson, Dub Dees and Kenneth Stewart.
Left to carry on include his wife Margie of the home, two sons, Randy Lee Norseworthy and wife Eldonna of Tahlequah, OK and Gary Don Norseworthy of Tahlequah, OK, one daughter Rita Ann Hensley and husband Daniel of Tahlequah, OK, one brother William Alfred Norseworthy and wife Penny of Park Hill, OK, two sisters, Lorene Dees of Texas, and Betty Jane Stewart of Cookson, OK. His memory lives on in his 10 grandchildren, Paul Wright and Joyce Parish of Tahlequah, OK, Amada Rigney and Ronald of Tahlequah, OK, Kimberly Walker, Kayla Petersen and David of Hulbert, OK, Donald Sequichie Jr. of Tahlequah, OK, Cody Norseworthy and wife Haley of Tahlequah, OK, Dakota Norseworthy, of Tahlequah, OK, Cheyenne Sequichie and companion Cody Baldwin of Weleetka, OK, Cherokee Sequichie and companion Nick Chasm of Tahlequah, OK, and Desiree Norseworthy, of Tahlequah, OK, and 22 great-grandchildren. As well as, many Nieces, Nephews and other loved ones.
Funeral services for Johnny have been arranged for 10:00am, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Reed Culver Chapel in Tahlequah, OK with Brother Johnny Horn officiating. Interment will follow at Tahlequah City Cemetery in Tahlequah, OK.
Pallbearers are Paul Wright, Ronnie Rigney, Harold Wright, Charley Jones, Tommy Jackson, and Dustin Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Norseworthy, Gary Norseworthy, David Petersen, DJ Petersen, Michael Hall, Cody Norseworthy, Dakota Norseworthy, Donny Sequichie Jr., Weston Hawk Petersen, and Matthew Walker. Serving as flower girls include Andrea Lane, Ry’Lee Petersen, Payton Johnson.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.reedculver.com for the Norseworthy family.
