frank norman, jr.
1949- 2018
Life Story
A Life of Service and Homegrown Roots
Frank Norman, Jr. lived a life deeply connected to the red clay roads, family networks, and close-knit communities of Newton County, Mississippi. His story is one of quiet strength, military service, and a lasting commitment to the place he called home.
Early Life in Newton
Frank was born on May 26, 1949, to Frank Norman, Sr. and Minnie Harris Norman. He grew up in Newton, Mississippi, where his family lived on South 7th Street. Raised alongside his siblings, James and Jessie, Frank came of age in a household shaped by hard work, resilience, and community values.
His early years were rooted in the everyday life of mid-century Newton, where family, faith, and responsibility formed the foundation that would guide him throughout his life.
Military Service During the Vietnam Era
As a young man, Frank answered the call to serve his country. On June 2, 1969, at the age of twenty, he enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era.
Frank served with dedication and earned the rank of Specialist 5, often written as SP5. This rank reflected his skill, dependability, and ability to carry out important responsibilities within his unit. After completing his military service, Frank was honorably discharged on June 4, 1971.
He returned home to Newton as a proud United States Army veteran.
A Life Rooted in Community
After his military service, Frank resumed life in the community that had always been his anchor. Over the years, he lived in several familiar places in and around Newton, including East Church Street, rural routes near town, and later Pecan Road.
Frank shared his life with his wife, Eva Jordan Norman. To those who knew him, he was a steady and familiar presence—a man who had served beyond his hometown, yet chose to remain rooted in the people and places that shaped him.
Rest and Remembrance
Frank Norman, Jr. passed away on June 26, 2018, at the age of sixty-nine. In honor of his military service, he was laid to rest at the Mississippi State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, Mississippi.
His final resting place is located in Section 6, Row 4, Plot 102, where he rests among fellow veterans who also gave part of their lives in service to the nation.
Biographical Summary
Parents: Frank Norman, Sr. and Minnie Norman
Siblings: James Norman and Jessie Norman
Spouse: Eva Norman
Military Service: United States Army, Vietnam War era
Rank: Specialist 5 / SP5
Burial: Mississippi State Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Newton, Mississippi
Grave Location: Section 6, Row 4, Plot 102
Resting Place
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery
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Sources
- ^1]: U.S. Federal Census: 1950 United States Federal Census, Newton, Newton County, Mississippi; Roll: 67, Dwelling Number: 67, Street: S 7th St. Household members: Frank Norman (Age 30, Head), Minnie Norman (Age 26, Wife), James Norman (Age 9, Son), Jessie Norman (Age 7, Daughter), Frank Norman, Jr.
- [^2]: National Cemetery Administration: U.S. Veterans’ Gravesites, ca.1775-2019. Record for Frank Norman, Jr., Birth Date: 26 May 1949, Death Date: 26 Jun 2018. Interment Place: Mississippi State Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 248 Honor Circle, Newton, MS, Section 6, Row 4, Plot 102.
- [^3]: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. Enlistment Date: 2 Jun 1969, Discharge Date: 4 Jun 1971, Enlistment Branch: Army, Page number 2.
- [^4]: U.S. Military Records: U.S. Veteran Gravesites / Applications for Headstones and Markers, 1925-2021. Rank: SP5 (Specialist 5), Branch: US Army, Conflict: Vietnam, Served For: United States of America.
- [^5]: U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 & 2: Residence records for Frank F. Norman, Rd. / Frank Norman Jr. tracking addresses in Newton, MS, 39345: 109 E Church St (1992); RR 3 Box 89 / RR 3 Box 89A (1988–2004); 143 Pecan Rd & 151 Pecan Rd (1979–2020).
- [^6]: U.S. Find a Grave Index: Find a Grave, Id: 191024345. Record for Frank Norman Jr., Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Mississippi. Associated Relative/Spouse: Eva Norman.
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