Norman C. Huey, age 84, of Bonham ascended to his eternal home on Friday, December 1 at Texoma Medical Center following an extended illness.

Norman Clifford Huey was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, on November 28, 1939, to the union of Jake and Alice Huey.  He attended Booker T. Washington School in Bonham.  He attended Prairie View A&M.  He left Prairie View A&M due to his grandmother's death.  He had many jobs and finally started work at the General Cable, where he retired.

He will be remembered for fishing; he loved to cook and made the best chili and stew.  He often talked about the two subjects people should avoid – God and politics.  He believed what he believed, and he stood firm on his beliefs.  He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  He married Altrice Leftrick and to this union three children were born.

He leaves to mourn three daughters: Angela Frazier, Annette Wilson (Bobby), and Tiffany Mathenia, all from Bonham.  There are six grandchildren: Daniel Wilson (Kazuyo) of Sapporo, Japan, Carlton Wilson of Bonham, Evan Wilson of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Christopher Wilson, Jake (BJ) Mathenia, and Cullen Frazier of Bonham.  He has three great-grandchildren: Leah Wilson, Kash McGowan, and Kaiden Mathenia.  He has one sister, Dorothy Huey Harrison, Stockton, California, and sister-in-law, Jennifer Harvey, Houston, Texas.  He has a host of nieces and nephews.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and brother, Clinnon Harvey.

A public visitation will be held Tuesday, December 5th from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Waldo Funeral Home.

The graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 6th at 1:00 PM in Gates Hill Cemetery-Bonham.  Burial will follow immediately after services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to James E. Smith and the professionals of Waldo Funeral Home.  You may sign the online guestbook at waldofuneralhome.com.