Jerry Norwood Funeral Program

Jerry Norwood, Sr. was born October 29, 1951, in Simpson County, Mississippi, to Charlie Norwood and Colie Mae Norwood. He received his education at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas.

Jerry accepted Christ at an early age at Taylor Hill M.B. Church in Braxton, Mississippi. He later moved to Kansas City, Kansas, and began his career as a factory worker.

Jerry leaves to cherish his memory: his sons, Jerry Norwood, Jr. (Gwendolyn) and Rashaad Norwood; three granddaughters, Shamaia Norwood, Shameria Norwood and ShaKerria Norwood; and one great granddaughter, Journie Wheeler. Also, he leaves to cherish: his siblings, Charlie Norwood, Sr. (Laster), Mendenhall, Mississippi, Joann Norwood Loper Kelly, Bessemer, Alabama, Linda J. Smith (W.C.), Magee, Mississippi, Patsy Hayes (the late Lorenzo Hayes), Mendenhall, Mississippi, and Donnie Norwood, Sr. (Hazel), Magee, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Colie Mae and Charlie Norwood; sister, Charlie Ann; brother, Kevin; his grandparents; and a host of family.