Norman Leo French, Jr., 82, of 641 Pierce Street, surrounded by his family,passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 2, 2014, at Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Wentworth.
A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, April 5, at St. Joseph of the Hills Catholic Church in Eden, where he was a member. Military rites will be performed by Rockingaham County Veteran's Honor Guard at the church.
Mr. French was born June 19, 1931 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Norman Leo French, Sr. and Margaret E. Riley French. He was a US Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean War, and was a member of VFW, Post #8163. Mr. French was previously employed by Daystrom Furniture Company in South Boston, VA. Prior to that he worked for United Airlines. He enjoyed flying and was a private pilot. His passions were his wife of 56 years, his children, and the love of skating at The Roll-A-Bout in Eden.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Orndorff French, of the home; three daughters, Marianne Taylor and husband, Glenn, of Pinehurst, NC, Margaret Hudson and husband, Mike, of Virginia Beach, VA, and Dala Stanley and husband, Joe, of Eden; son, Christopher French and wife, Lisa, of Culpeper, VA; six grandchildren, Cameron M. Hudson, Kaleigh M. Hudson, Joseph French, Sarah French, Zachary Stanley, and Joshua Stanley; brother, Thomas E. French; and sister, Martha V. Schulmerich of Rochester, NY.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Leo French; and brother, Francis X. French.
The family will receive friends at the home of his daughter, Dala Stanley, 320 Meadow View Lane in Eden.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375 or to St. Joseph of the Hills, 216 Boone Road, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Dala, I will always remember your dad's zest for life, he lived every moment to the fullest!! You will be in our prayers in the days ahead.
Buzzy Lawson
My thoughts and prayers are with Dala, Joe and all of the French family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Blaine Stanley
Dala and Family,
I just read about the passing of your Dad. I know how you feel when you have lost a love one. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know.
Love you in Christ,
Joan
Joan Strutton
Dear Doris, Marianne, Margaret, Chris and Dala,
My heart goes out to all of you, and the grandchildren as well.
Sorry to learn of your loss.
Love you all,
Niece, Rosemarie
Rosemarie French Van Hecke
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad,brother, and my Uncle, he was a wonderful man .
Jeanette French
Dear Doris and Family: We were so sorry to see Norman's obituary in the Sun Newspaper yesterday, which was the time we knew of his passing. We will be thinking of you all and our love to the girls and Chris. May God
be with all of you and we will be thinking of you in the days ahead.
Duke and Helen Reid
Duke & Helen Reid
Dear Doris, Marianne, Chris, Margaret and Dala and all your families,
I just learned of Norman's passing and want you to know you have my deepest sympathy and you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to all, Pat
Patricia Hancock
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