Mr. John Maurice Norman, Age 72 of Grant, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Friday, January 13, 2012 in Fremont.

He was born John Maurice Norman in Kalamazoo, Michigan the son of Aleen (Polack) and Jules Norman on January 24, 1939. He married Erma J. Reickard on May 24, 1960 in Grand Rapids. He was the owner/operator of Norman Business Systems and was a sales representative for several electronics firms.

He is survived by his wife Erma Norman of Grant, his children Deborah Favreau of Grant, John, Jr. & Sandy Norman of LaVerne, CA, Jeff Norman of Coopersville, and Lori Molin of Grand Rapids, his grandchildren J.J. & Ashley Norman, Eric Norman, Kevin Norman, Jamie & Justin Dunn, Michael Norman, Chase Molin, Joshua Molin, Chelsea Molin, his great granddaughter Tristen, great grandson Blayke, his brothers Larry & Betty Norman of San Tan Valley, AZ, Ron & Caralee Norman of La Mesa, CA, his sister Ann Norman of Grand Rapids, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother and sister in law Jim & Sally Norman.

Visitation will be held at the McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo Chapel on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. For memorials please consider Feed the Children or World Vision.

McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231 652 5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com