Norwood, Lynn Alton

Lynn Anton Norwood, of Shawsville, Va., passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008. He was born May 3, 1938, the son of James Taylor Norwood and Nadine Moses Norwood.

Lynn is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Betty Winfrey Norwood, of Shawsville; one son, Michael J. Norwood; and one daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Robert Joyner, all of Christiansburg; one brother, James G. Norwood, of Shawsville, one sister, Linda N. Ring, of Georgia; brother-in-law, David Winfrey and his wife, of North Carolina; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Lynn served in the United States Air Force and was then employed by General Electric for 48 years. He was a member of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church. Lynn will be remembered as a devoted family man and a much respected member of his community.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church with Pastor Terry Ross officiating. Interment will follow at Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106-A, Roanoke, Va. 24018.

The Norwood family is being served by Horne Funeral Service (540-382-2612). Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.