Joel I. Norwood

Joel I. Norwood, 75, of Valdosta, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014, at South Georgia Medical Center.

He was born July 5, 1938 in Homerville, a son of the late Foy W. and Avanell Wilkerson Norwood. Joel graduated from Valdosta High School with the Class of 1957 and had honorably served in the U.S. Army. He was employed for thirty years as a Restaurant Manager and Area Supervisor with Shoney's.

Mr. Norwood is survived by two sons and one daughter, Joey and wife Kathy Norwood of Pinetta, FL, Penny and husband Jim Wilhoite of Valdosta, and Davey Norwood of Atlanta; two step-sons, Leigh Robert Struble and wife Amy of Valdosta, and Danny Struble of Athens; a son-in-law, David Williams II of Quitman; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Foy Norwood and wife Charlene of Middleton, TN; one sister, Billie Snow and husband Jack of Valdosta; a brother-in-law, Floyd Rogers of Valdosta; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Norwood; two daughters, Lisa Gail Norwood and Susan Williams; and a sister, Virginia Rogers.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2014, at Sunset Hill Cemetery with Rev. Bob Willis officiating. Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home and McLane Crematory, Valdosta.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602