Jack Norwood of Covington passed away April 9, 2015, at the age of 77. He graduated from Newton County High School in 1957. Mr. Norwood was employed by Bibb Manufacturing Co. and later retired from both Hercules Inc. and Weyerhaeuser. He was known for his tenor voice within Porterdale Baptist Church and was a member of the Li'l Bit Country band, along with Tommy Millwood, Don Dimsdale, Frank Kitchens and Stanley Moore. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening, and loved watching all sports, especially racing. Mr. Norwood will be remembered for his excellent pound cake. He was preceded in death by his wife Melinda Norwood; parents J.V. and Gordie Mae Norwood, and his sisters Margaret Henry, Jimmie Lou Gibbs and Rachel Coody.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Thomas Cowan; son Randall Norwood; daughter Melanie Bell; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers Joe Norwood and Gene Norwood, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. Norwood will be held Sunday, April 12, 2015, 3:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Don Turner officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, April 11, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM.
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