Mr. Tony Ray Norman

Mr. Tony Ray Norman, who was 70 years old, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home in Atmore, AL. He was born on March 13, 1955, in Mobile, AL; and had lived in Atmore for the majority of his life, where he attended the Friendly Holiness Church. He had a passion for fishing and was a devoted Alabama football fan. Cherishing moments with his family, particularly his grandchildren, that brought him great joy. He enjoyed sipping coffee, immersing himself in western films, tending to his garden, painting houses, and tinkering with vehicles. He also valued attending church and enjoyed listening to music. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leighton E. (Annie Mae) Norman, Sr; wife, Lonia Rebecca Norman, one brother, Paul W. Norman, two sisters, Carolyn Rush, Patricia Dianne Langston, and three brother in-laws, Roger Griffey, Howard Dewitt McGhee, and Gordon Dewayne McGhee. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Norman, of Prattville, AL; one son, Justin (Amanda) Norman, of Poarch, AL; six brothers, Leighton E. Norman, Jr; Ronnie Norman; Darrell Norman; Rev. Thomas Norman; Willie Norman; Rev. Steve Norman; three sisters, Judy Gale; Bobbie West; Linda Norman; four grandchildren, Tyler (Danielle) Sells; Jazmine Norman; Isabella Norman; Zaiden Norman, one great grandchild, Jaxstyn Sells; two brother in-laws, Gary McGhee; William “Boone” McGhee; five sister in-laws, Georgia Lee Griffey, Mary Boyte, Cindy Wright, Juanita Flowers, Lena White, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Friendly Holiness Church with Rev. Thomas Norman, Rev. Steve Norman, and Rev. Joe White officiating. Burial will follow at Judson Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, April 18, 2025 at Friendly Holiness Church from 12:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Rico Dortch, Mikey Griffey, Kenny Williams, Dalton Griffey, Timothy “Bo” Slate, James White and Nick McGhee. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Griffey, Tony Wright, James Flowers, Joe White and Jason Griffey. Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Tony Ray Norman

March 13, 1955 - April 14, 2025