Celebrating the Life - Charlotte
Interment
Oaklawn Cemetery Charlotte, North Carolina Pall Bearers
Flower Bearers
Friends of the Family
Granddaughters
When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss Me, But Let Me Go.
Celebrating the Life of
Norman Whit Smalls Sunrise: December 13, 1927
Sunset: July 29, 2016
For this journey that we all must take And each must go alone, It's all a part of the Master's plan A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds. Miss Me, But Let Me Go. Acknowledgments We would like to express our deep heartfelt appreciation for the prayers, expressions of sympathy and the many acts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. Although we may grieve, the harmony of the love you have shown will play in our hearts as a beautiful melody each and every day. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Family Visitation: 11:30 AM Funeral Service: 12:30 PM St. Paul Baptist Church
1401 N. Allen Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28205 4300 Statesville Road |Charlotte, North Carolina 28269 (704) 509.1550 Phone | (704) 509.1549 Fax
“Our Family Serving Your Family!”
Dr. Paul W. Drummond, Officiating
The Obituary
The Order of Service
Norman Whit Smalls was born December 13, 1927 in Elko, SC to the late Whit Smalls and Lottie Bates Smalls. Norman was preceded in death by three brothers; Leon, Eugene and Archie Smalls; one sister, Louise Robinson and one grandson, Kevin Williams. He departed this earthly life on July 29, 2016.
St. Paul Baptist Church The Visitation: 11:30 am – 12:30pm
Norman was educated in the public schools of Barnwell County, SC. He helped his father farm the land until he left home. He moved to Florida for a while in pursuit of higher earnings. He later relocated to Gastonia, NC where he worked as a truck driver hauling cotton. Norman moved his family to Charlotte in 1963 where he worked for Trailmobile, Budd Leasing and Ferguson Trucking Company from which he retired. Norman accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Peter Baptist Church in Elko, SC. After relocating to Charlotte, he joined St. Paul Baptist Church where he served faithfully on the Usher Board and Gospel Choir #4 until his health failed. Norman was also voted "Man of the Year" in 2002. Norman met Ollie Barrett in 1948 and they were married in May 1951. To this union, two children were born. Ollie preceded him in death June 23, 2014. Norman was a very sweet man with a gentle spirit. He loved people and never met a stranger. Norman loved his family and often opened his home to relatives that were in transition. He loved to sing the old hymns of the church. One of his favorites, that he taught all his grandchildren, was "Do You Know the Man from Galilee."
Norman leaves behind to cherish his memory three daughters, Paulet Jackson and Lender Stewart (Willie) both of Charlotte, NC and Nettie Williams (Johnnie) of Elko, SC; seven grandchildren, Ivy Jackson, Monica Gonzales, June Jackson, Ashley Stewart, Leigh Stewart all of Charlotte, NC, Johnnie Williams, Jr. and Daryl Williams of Elko, SC; eight great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Henry Louis Smalls of Elko, SC and Sam Lee Smalls (Valerie) of New Haven, CT; one sister, Bernice S. Green of Aiken, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Processional ................................................................................................................. Family Moments of Sharing .............................................. Friends May Visit With The Family Order of Service for Brother Norman Smalls 12:30 p.m. Call to Worship Invocation Opening Selection ................................................................... "It Is Well With My Soul" Naomi McClain & Naomi Worthy Scriptures Old Testament: Ecclesiates 3:1-8 New Testament: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Prayer of Comfort Selection ............................................................................................................ Gospel Choir Reflections (please limit to two minutes) Ivy Jackson Paulet Jackson Deacon Carl Taylor Deacon Warren Mitchell Selection ............................................................................................................ Gospel Choir Eulogy ........................................................................................... Dr. Paul W. Drummond Selection .................................................................................................................. “I'm Free" Naomi Worthy and Naomi McClain Recessional
Oaklawn Cemetery Charlotte, North Carolina Pall Bearers
Flower Bearers
Friends of the Family
Granddaughters
When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss Me, But Let Me Go.
Celebrating the Life of
Norman Whit Smalls Sunrise: December 13, 1927
Sunset: July 29, 2016
For this journey that we all must take And each must go alone, It's all a part of the Master's plan A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds. Miss Me, But Let Me Go. Acknowledgments We would like to express our deep heartfelt appreciation for the prayers, expressions of sympathy and the many acts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. Although we may grieve, the harmony of the love you have shown will play in our hearts as a beautiful melody each and every day. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Family Visitation: 11:30 AM Funeral Service: 12:30 PM St. Paul Baptist Church
1401 N. Allen Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28205 4300 Statesville Road |Charlotte, North Carolina 28269 (704) 509.1550 Phone | (704) 509.1549 Fax
“Our Family Serving Your Family!”
Dr. Paul W. Drummond, Officiating
The Obituary
The Order of Service
Norman Whit Smalls was born December 13, 1927 in Elko, SC to the late Whit Smalls and Lottie Bates Smalls. Norman was preceded in death by three brothers; Leon, Eugene and Archie Smalls; one sister, Louise Robinson and one grandson, Kevin Williams. He departed this earthly life on July 29, 2016.
St. Paul Baptist Church The Visitation: 11:30 am – 12:30pm
Norman was educated in the public schools of Barnwell County, SC. He helped his father farm the land until he left home. He moved to Florida for a while in pursuit of higher earnings. He later relocated to Gastonia, NC where he worked as a truck driver hauling cotton. Norman moved his family to Charlotte in 1963 where he worked for Trailmobile, Budd Leasing and Ferguson Trucking Company from which he retired. Norman accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Peter Baptist Church in Elko, SC. After relocating to Charlotte, he joined St. Paul Baptist Church where he served faithfully on the Usher Board and Gospel Choir #4 until his health failed. Norman was also voted "Man of the Year" in 2002. Norman met Ollie Barrett in 1948 and they were married in May 1951. To this union, two children were born. Ollie preceded him in death June 23, 2014. Norman was a very sweet man with a gentle spirit. He loved people and never met a stranger. Norman loved his family and often opened his home to relatives that were in transition. He loved to sing the old hymns of the church. One of his favorites, that he taught all his grandchildren, was "Do You Know the Man from Galilee."
Norman leaves behind to cherish his memory three daughters, Paulet Jackson and Lender Stewart (Willie) both of Charlotte, NC and Nettie Williams (Johnnie) of Elko, SC; seven grandchildren, Ivy Jackson, Monica Gonzales, June Jackson, Ashley Stewart, Leigh Stewart all of Charlotte, NC, Johnnie Williams, Jr. and Daryl Williams of Elko, SC; eight great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Henry Louis Smalls of Elko, SC and Sam Lee Smalls (Valerie) of New Haven, CT; one sister, Bernice S. Green of Aiken, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Processional ................................................................................................................. Family Moments of Sharing .............................................. Friends May Visit With The Family Order of Service for Brother Norman Smalls 12:30 p.m. Call to Worship Invocation Opening Selection ................................................................... "It Is Well With My Soul" Naomi McClain & Naomi Worthy Scriptures Old Testament: Ecclesiates 3:1-8 New Testament: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Prayer of Comfort Selection ............................................................................................................ Gospel Choir Reflections (please limit to two minutes) Ivy Jackson Paulet Jackson Deacon Carl Taylor Deacon Warren Mitchell Selection ............................................................................................................ Gospel Choir Eulogy ........................................................................................... Dr. Paul W. Drummond Selection .................................................................................................................. “I'm Free" Naomi Worthy and Naomi McClain Recessional
