Norman Montgomery, Sr

COLUMBUS - Norman S. “Poppy” Montgomery, Sr., 93, was called home March 2nd, 2023 at his Columbus home with his family by his side. Norman was born April 20th, 1929 in Saltville, VA to George Sr. and Gladys Montgomery just before the Great Depression. The eldest of eight children, Norman -known to many as “Sonny”grew up on a farm in rural Virginia. Norman was an army veteran who did two tours including active combat in the Korean War. Life experience lead him to stress the importance education to his family, often repeating the mantra that “a mind is a terrible thing to waste.” Norman retired from the US Post Office after 30 years of service. Married to his “Darlin’ Love” Martha for 70 years, Norman was a devoted family man who took great pride in caring for and having an active part of his family’s life and had a special knack for creating nicknames for his daughters and granddaughters. Being a member of Higher Ground Assemblies for 45 years, Norman was a man of faith who spread the gospel of Christ to his family and friends. He embodied the scripture “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” He would often speak life over himself and others- and not of his physical afflictions or circumstances. Norman is preceded in death by parents, George Sr and Gladys; siblings, Betty, Joyce, Loretta, George Jr., and Homer; and children, Norman Jr, Debra, and Brian. Norman is survived by his wife, Martha; children, Robert, Kenneth, Janis, and Candace (Charles); 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; siblings, Geraldine and Clark. Until we meet again, well done Poppy. Memorial Service Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 1 p.m. Chapel of CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, 3700 Refugee Rd where the family will receive friends 12 p.m. until the time of service. WWW.CALIMANFUNERALSERVICES.COM