James Sherman Norman

James Sherman Norman, 68, passed away on February 9, 2017, in Corona, New Mexico. He was born on September 28, 1948 in Carlsbad, NM to George and Teddy (Dickens) Norman. On September 1, 2007, he married Chere Burch Horel. Jim served his country proud in Vietnam as a dog handler in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Riders as well as the U.S. Sidecar Association. He was a founding member and deacon of Grace Fellowship Church in Corona and involved in Kairos Prison Ministries. He is preceded in death by his father, George Norman. Jim is survived by his mother, Teddy Norman; beloved wife, Chere ; sons, Jason Hale Norman, Jeams Norman and James Norman Jr.; step sons, Jerycho Hylton and Lucas Hylton; daughters, Regina (Tommy) Jacquez, Charlie (Artie )and Amanda Norman; sisters, Jan (Pete) Surette and Judy Norman as well as numerous grandchildren and other relatives. Jim was a singer, played the violin in his youth and still played the piano. He worked as a plumber, auto mechanic and in home construction. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, artifacting and fishing. Jim was a very giving Christian man who will be missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday March 4, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Corona High School Auditorium in Corona, NM. Pastor Terry Aiello of Grace Fellowship Church to officiate. A potluck lunch will follow the service at the Corona Recreation Room. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Legion Riders Operation Wounded Warrior Fund.