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Butler Norman Kelly III of Suwanee, GA passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2017 in the loving arms of his daughter, Hannah. Born in Columbia, SC on September 10, 1951 and raised in Union, Norman attended Clemson University before serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Wherever he was in the world, Norman was at home. From the southern shores of Turkey to Germany, to Roundup, Montana and Atlanta, Norm made many friends far and wide, loved to entertain, and enjoyed the fellowship of others, especially around the dinner table. He was a talented griller and cook. Many extended family and friends enjoyed his barbeque, his holiday meals, his smoked peppers, and his open arms and home. After a successful career in IT, he reinvented himself as a top salesman for an emerging company. Norman cherished his family and was devoted to them in all ways. He had a love of flying, obtaining his private pilot’s license and supporting his son, Sam, doing the same 30 years later. He coached Sam’s peewee soccer team in an undefeated 2003 season, and shared a love of sports with those around him. He is survived by his daughter, Hannah Louise Kelly of Atlanta, GA, his son, Samuel Norman Kelly of Boulder, CO, his former wife, Anna Kelly of Atlanta, his sister, Harriet Anne Kelly Cullinan of Columbia, SC, and many extended family and friends. He is loved by many and greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 2pm at Duluth United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or at www.lovetotherescue.org. This is a hospital very close to his heart. The family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 3570 Buford Hwy, Suite 202, Duluth, GA 30096 www.GeorgiaCremation.com .
Colleen Gardner says
Love you all! Loved Norm dearly.
Sonorous of Hannah and Sam for the love they offered their dad in his final days. Love you Anna for demonstrating true love and friendship. We send our sincere sympathy for your loss and also celebrate his life in Christ! We are so sorry to miss the celebration of Life . We have a standing obligation that day.
Love to all.
Tha Gardner Family. Phil, Colleen, Avery and Dana
Roy Wall says
Gonna miss your Mr. Norm.
Your a good father, good man and a good friend.
I am taking many memories with me from your damn front porch light to morning coffee on the cove at Hartwell.
I must be proud of Hanna and Sam, they have represented you and Anna with grace and honor. Well done.
RIP – Mr. Norm
Anna Kelly says
I love you, Norm.
K. Banks says
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Mr. Kelly. Psalm 55:22
Trung Nguyen says
Mr. Norm, You were a good boss. Please rest in peace.