Joseph C Norman (JC) passed away at home on January 23, 2022 in Pinehurst, NC.
JC was born and raised in Marion, NC. His entire family was musical, and he was a great singer in the church choir and local bands. He had his first job at age 8 (delivering papers for 25c per week), earned the rank of Eagle Scout in High School, and was a member of the Appalachian State football team in college.
JC met and married Connie in the Washington DC area where they remained for 30 years raising 3 children. He was a dedicated real estate broker and chairman of the PG County Board of Realtors. He belonged to the Maryland Jaycees and was awarded their highest honor, the ranking of Senator.
JC changed careers to Mortgage Banking in the 80’s and relocated to Charlotte. Upon retirement JC and Connie moved to Pinehurst where he enjoyed playing golf and making new friends at Pinewild. He spent 10 years volunteering at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.
In addition to his wife of 64 years, JC is survived by his son Mark Norman (Amy) of Charlotte, daughter Michelle Michaels (Charles) of Charlotte, and daughter Melisa Turner (Mark) of Cary. He is also survived by six grandchildren; Jason Norman (Katlin), Matthew Norman, Caitlin Michaels, Allison Michaels, Clare Turner, Jolie Turner and first great-grandchild Brooks Norman born September 2021. Further survived by 3 of his 11 siblings; Jeanne Hensley of Marion, twin sister Loree Poteat of Belmont, and Elaine Cox of Marion as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his family, his lifelong loves were music, Elvis Presley, his 300zx, and golf.
A celebration of life will be held at First Baptist Church of Pinehurst on Hwy 211 on Friday, March 18 at 2:00 pm. Memorial contributions can be made to First Health Hospice of Pinehurst, NC at www.firsthealth.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Services have been entrusted to Boles Funeral Home.
