Leroy Norman, Sr.

Leroy “Gut” Norman, Sr., age 78, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Leroy left this world behind to be reunited with his late parents, Albert and Eula Mae Norman. Leroy rests in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation in the Magnolia Chapel at Chauvin Funeral Home, 5899 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA 70360 on Friday, February 28, 2020 beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at Beulah Baptist Church, 5544 N. Bayou Black Dr, Gibson, LA 70356 on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until his Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery.

Leroy is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Diana Mosely Norman; children, Leroy Norman, Jr. (Johnell Bergeron), Stephanie Norman Nisby (Kenneth Nisby, Sr.), Carla Norman Popularas (Eric Popularas), Dontrell Norman; grandchildren, Brandi, Kayla, Keiera, Kenneth, Jr., Jessica, Alexis, and Erin; great-granddaughter, Krystian; siblings, Joseph, Sr. (Leona Norman), Bernard “Butch” (Ethel Norman), Benjamin (Darlene Norman), Constance (Carl Bailey), Patricia (Harry Granger), Brenda (Herbert Scott).

Leroy is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Norman, Sr. and Eula Mae Matthews Norman; brothers, Albert Norman, Jr. and Charles P. Norman, Sr.

Leroy was a good man who loved his family and his community. He was kind, generous, and a great provider. He adored his grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Leroy was hard-working and owned his own business, Leroy Norman Concrete. He was in concrete construction for over fifty years and was one of the first Africa American to start a business in Gibson, LA. Leroy was very talented, meticulous, and known for his gardening, hunting, and fishing skills. Above all, Leroy was a God-fearing man and a member of Beulah Baptist Church, Gibson, LA. Leroy proudly served his country in the U.S. Army (Vietnam Veteran). Leroy was also a Masonic member of the Pomegranite Lodge #135 of Gibson, LA. He will be dearly missed by family, friends, and all who knew him.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Leroy Norman.