Wade Hiram Van Norman

Wade Hiram Van Norman obituary, Gloster, MS

Wade Hiram Van Norman

Wade Van Norman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown Funeral Home - Liberty on Jul. 3, 2025.

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Wade Hiram Van Norman
Wade Van Norman passed away at his home in Tucson, Arizona on June 18, 2025. He was born on August 14, 1937 in Liberty, MS to Roland and Virgie Van Norman. He was the 5th of 7 children, and the last surviving sibling.
Wade was raised attending Enterprise Baptist Church and is still a member today. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1956, and then enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he spent part of his service in Italy.
Throughout his life Wade lived in Mississippi, Washington, and Arizona, but was always a southern boy at heart. He was the father to one son, Michael Wade Van Norman.
His last years were spent in Tucson, Arizona where he enjoyed watching old western movies, playing pool, and singing karaoke.
He'll be missed by many nieces and nephews.
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