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Earnest Norman Small

A celebration of life for Mr. Earnest “Norman” Small, age 66, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery. Mr. Small passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Small was a native of Lincoln County, TN, the son of the late Roman Eugene and Nellie Mae Bright Small. He was a store keeper at AEDC in Tullahoma, TN. He was loved by all who knew him and he loved to fish.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years Dorothy Hairston Small of Fayetteville, TN, son Eric Norman (Holly) Small of Chattanooga, TN, grandson Henry Beckham Small of Chattanooga, TN, siblings J.C. (Juanita) Dunlap of Tullahoma, TN, Gleason (Regina) Small of Greenbury, MD, nieces Wanda (Harold) Bryant, Wanetta Brown, Gina (Anthony) King, Angela (Steve) Wright, and Jamie (Kristin) Brown. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Juease Dunlap, Buford Dunlap and Geraldine Cooper.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 12 until 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.

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19 Comments To "Earnest Norman Small"

#1 Comment By Carolyn S. Thompson On September 16, 2016 @ 6:38 pm

Dorothy, I am so sorry to hear of Norman’s passing. I know exactly what you are going thru right now and you have my sincere sympathy.

#2 Comment By Sandra Arnold On September 16, 2016 @ 7:20 pm

Dorothy I am so sorry to hear about Norman. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

#3 Comment By Ann Young On September 16, 2016 @ 11:40 pm

Dorothy, Eric and family,,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your family.

#4 Comment By Walter & MARY WRIGHT On September 17, 2016 @ 12:36 am

Walter and Norman were in the same class. I used to see him and others coming home from work. we used to meet on the Lynchburg/Tullahoma Hwy. Prayer with you and the family.

#5 Comment By Jimmy & Faye Ellis On September 17, 2016 @ 1:45 am

Dorothy, so sorry for your loss.you will be in our thoughts and prayers

#6 Comment By Carolyn Brooks On September 17, 2016 @ 1:59 am

Dorothy, know that I’m thinking of you and you are in my prayers. Thankful he is no longer suffering. Love you –

#7 Comment By Paula Baker On September 17, 2016 @ 1:58 pm

Dorothy, I’m so sorry for your loss Wayne always said what a nice person Norman was. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

#8 Comment By Evelyn Askins Brown On September 17, 2016 @ 3:00 pm

Dorothy, please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of your husband. Praying that your family finds comfort in those precious memories and the love of God.

#9 Comment By Nancy Barnett Darnall On September 17, 2016 @ 8:47 pm

Dorothy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

#10 Comment By Ronnie McElroy & Family On September 18, 2016 @ 1:59 am

Dorothy, Eric, and your entire family I was extremely sadden to hear of your tragic loss. May God everlasting love and grace embraced your family during these trying times . Love Always

#11 Comment By Wayne Jeans On September 18, 2016 @ 12:11 pm

Dorothy,
I’m so sorry to hear about Norman ( Rooster ). I’ll always remember when we was little boys and tried to get some baby chicks and the mother hen got us good . From that day on I called him Rooster.

#12 Comment By Maryse Buck On September 18, 2016 @ 2:04 pm

Dorothy, I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

#13 Comment By Minnie Henderson On September 18, 2016 @ 2:48 pm

Extending sincere sympathy to the family.

#14 Comment By The Rev. Fonda Blair On September 19, 2016 @ 12:17 am

So sorry for your great loss. I pray God’s comfort to you now and the days ahead and years. You will see him again on the other side but in the meantime He will be watching from the portals of heaven praying and Cheering all of you on. Blessings, prayers and thoughts are sent your way.

#15 Comment By Brenda & Joe Burns On September 19, 2016 @ 12:43 am

Dorothy and Family .I am so sorry for your Loss. May God watch over and guide you through these most difficult times .You are all in my prayers!

#16 Comment By Matt & Cindy sanders On September 19, 2016 @ 1:33 am

We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in out thoughts and prayers.

#17 Comment By Jim and Jill Roark On September 20, 2016 @ 12:20 pm

Dorothy,
Our condolences on the passing of your beloved husband. We just heard of his passing this morning and regret that we missed his service. May God wrap his arms around you and ease the anguish and hurt that you are surely enduring.
In Christian love,
Jim and Jill

#18 Comment By Jeanie Hyde On September 21, 2016 @ 9:32 am

So sorry to hear of the passing of your Husband.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

#19 Comment By Jackie, Carter, and Rickey Bryant On September 22, 2016 @ 6:36 pm

Dorothy and Eric, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and give you peace. Sending hugs to you both.