Lester Solomon Norwood, age 91, formerly of Water Valley, MS died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Grace Health and Rehab Center in Grenada, MS. He was born August 19, 1924 in Winterville, MS to the late Willie Foster and Mary Emma White Norwood. For many years Lester worked in the orange groves in Florida. He later moved to Water Valley and retired from Holley Carburetor as a quality operator. Lester was a devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed traveling, working in his yard and spending time with his family and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 20, 2016 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley, MS. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11:00 am in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks with Bro. Jerry Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Jumper’s Chapel Cemetery in Water Valley with Chris Allen, Benny Norwood, Chris Norwood, DeWayne Norwood, George Norwood and John Turner serving as pallbearers.
Lester is survived by three daughters, Mildred (Carl) Kendall of Tillatoba, MS, Mary Jane Beard of Water Valley, MS and Marilyn Marie Norwood of FL; four sons, Lester E. Norwood of Water Valley, Jimmy Dale (Nell) Norwood of Coffeeville, MS, Elmer Lee Norwood of Water Valley, MS and Billy Wayne Norwood of FL; one brother, Ralph (Jeannie) Norwood of Water Valley, MS; thirteen grandchildren, forty-two great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Charles Norwood; his sister, Lorene Roberts; and four brothers, Robert Norwood, James Norwood, Buford Norwood, and Delbert Norwood.