Gerald Baxter Norman, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his home. He was born August 21, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Percy Norman and Mary Frances Davis Norman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Ann Pinkston Norman; daughter, Sherry Barber; son, Larry Pinkston; and sister, Julia Norman.

Gerald enjoyed selling cars, playing putt-putt golf, and scratch-off lottery tickets. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He worked in textiles at Gildan of Salisbury, N.C.

Gerald is survived by his children, Jackie Griffin and husband Griff, Tawanna Vanderburg, Michelle Allison, Michael Allison, Corey Norman, Percy Barber and wife Sue, Gerald Barber and wife Angela, Stephanie Barber, Ruth Barber, Barbara Stewart and husband Steve, Sophia Norman, and Faye Jones; brother, Donnie Norman; sister, Peggy Ann Pinkston; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation for family and friends will be on April 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Heritage House of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m., also in the Heritage House, with Pastor Jeffrey Wallace officiating. Burial will follow the service in Glenwood Memorial Park.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Norman family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.