Robert George Norwood, 90, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2020 after an extended illness. Mr. Norwood was born in Decatur and retired from the United States Navy in 1967 having achieved the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. He then joined the 3M Company, where he worked until 1995. Mr. Norwood was a founder and deacon in the Memorial Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by parents, Edward John Norwood and Daphne Nell Nelson.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mabel Ruth Turner Norwood: a son, Edward Andrew Norwood (Shannon) of Franklin, Tennessee; daughter, Angela Louise Norwood Schatz (Chris) of Longwood, Florida; and three grandchildren, Robert Glenn Norwood, Patrick Andrew Norwood (Jade), and Amelia Grayce Schatz.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Roselawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice, 1316 Somerville Road SE #4, Decatur, AL 35601 or Gideons International.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfhandcemetery.com for the Norwood family.
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