Michael Norman was born on February 1, 1961, in was born on February 1, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, to Earl and Mary Norman. He was the Chicago, Illinois, to Earl and Mary Norman. He was the third oldest of seven children. He was preceded in death by third oldest of seven children. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Norman, Gary Norman, and Alphonso his brothers, Robert Norman, Gary Norman, and Alphonso Norman, along with his uncle, Charles Norman. Norman, along with his uncle, Charles Norman. Michael gave his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized. Michael gave his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized. He attended Medley High School in Chicago, where he played He attended Medley High School in Chicago, where he played basketball. He later graduated from Harold Washington basketball. He later graduated from Harold Washington College with a degree in Computer Technology. Michael also College with a degree in Computer Technology. Michael also had a gift for cutting hair and detailing cars, making them look had a gift for cutting hair and detailing cars, making them look brand new. He worked as a painter for the Chicago Housing brand new. He worked as a painter for the Chicago Housing Authority under construction. Authority under construction. On November 13, 1999, Michael was united in holy matrimony On November 13, 1999, Michael was united in holy matrimony to Naomi Allen Norman. Together they shared over thirty-to Naomi Allen Norman. Together they shared over thirty nine years of love and devotion. nine years of love and devotion. Michael leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Michael leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Naomi Allen Norman; two children, Robert Floyd and Lynn Naomi Allen Norman; two children, Robert Floyd and Lynn Mae; two stepchildren, Darcell Moore and Jason Hinton; Mae; two stepchildren, Darcell Moore and Jason Hinton; two grandchildren, Jadeshae Moore and Elijah Pete; one two grandchildren, Jadeshae Moore and Elijah Pete; one sister, Amenta Norman of Rockford, IL; and four great-sister, Amenta Norman of Rockford, IL; and four great grandchildren, Anaya Pete, Lynn Mae, Elijah Jr., and Leiah. grandchildren, Anaya Pete, Lynn Mae, Elijah Jr., and Leiah. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Norman; two brothers, He is also survived by his mother, Mary Norman; two brothers, Earl Jackson and Stanley Norman; one aunt, Ann Jackson; Earl Jackson and Stanley Norman; one aunt, Ann Jackson; two uncles, Elan Jackson and Elijah Carter; two brothers-in-two uncles, Elan Jackson and Elijah Carter; two brothers-in law, Rueben Allen and Albert Allen (both of whom preceded law, Rueben Allen and Albert Allen (both of whom preceded him in death); sisters-in-law, Joanna Jackson, Martha Garrett, him in death); sisters-in-law, Joanna Jackson, Martha Garrett, Amanda Allen, Mildred Allen, and Lynn Allen; along with a Amanda Allen, Mildred Allen, and Lynn Allen; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Michael will always be remembered for his kindness, his love Michael will always be remembered for his kindness, his love for family, and his ability to bring joy to those around him.
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