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David Wayne Norman, 89 years old and a lifelong resident of Bryan County, OK, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1935, in Cobb, OK to Robert Utah and Maybelle Wingfield Norman. He married Mary Sue Pena on June 20, 1959, in Durant and they enjoyed 59 years together before her passing in April 2019.
David's greatest joy was being a father to their 3 sons and 1daughter. He will be remembered for his gentle spirit and kindness to help anyone who was in need. David was a first-generation college graduate and was skilled in many trades. He worked several jobs over the years and retired as a rural mail carrier after 31 years of service to the US Postal Service. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, National Rural Letter Carriers Association, Durant Evening Lions Club, Durant Lions Booster Club, and the Oklahoma National Guard 45th Infantry. David enjoyed spending time with his family, visiting with people on the mail and newspaper routes, going to his kids and grandkids events, driving around town, and sitting on the back porch.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law R.L. Pena; mother-in-law Inez Pena; and several other family members.
Survivors include sons, Randy Norman, Ronnie and Ronda Norman, Kyle and Kelli Norman and daughter Deirdre and Wes Schreier all of Durant, OK. Grandchildren Christy and Cody Cromer, Rachel and Seth Chancey, Rylan and Jenna Norman, Rett and Brianna Norman, Tice Norman and Christina Kitchell, Turner Norman, Kylee Schreier and Dava Schreier. 8 great grandchildren, Brother Bob Norman, Sisters Patsy Hunt and Judy White, 5 sisters in law, 3 brothers in law and numerous other relatives.
A service to honor David will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 10 am at Calvary Baptist Church with Wes Schreier officiating. Family Hour will be held Monday, August 4, 6-7 pm at Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home. Burial at Highland Cemetery with Rylan, Rett, Tice and Turner Norman, Braden and Kasen Hamilton, Cody Cromer, and Seth Chancey serving as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers include Hudson Hamilton and Brodee Crawford.
The family wishes to thank his personal care providers Tina Traer, Jayden Densmore, and Melinda Brown of Victory Home Health and Hospice for their help in caring for David over the last years. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Falls Creek Cabin Fund at Calvary Baptist Church, Durant, or your organization of preference.
Services are under the care of Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home, 121 North 5th Avenue, Durant, Oklahoma 74701. www.holmescoffeymurray.com