Obituary 26 Dec 2016 Quinn Mcowen Norman Lacy Barnhill, 67, of the Rowan community passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 in his home surrounded with love by his family. He was born on June 23, 1949 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Archie and Docia Barnhill. Norman is survived by his wife, Wanda New Barnhill; his children, C. Dwayne Woodcock (Nikki), Stephanie Woodcock, Billy Bell, Connie Bell, and Tammy Bell. He adored his grandchildren, Hannah Woodcock, Gabriel Woodcock, Noelle Woodcock, Dylan Bell, Holly Bell, Ashley Cullingford, Whitney Bell, and his two great grandsons. He is also survived by his four sisters, Marilyn Horrell (Hayes), Reba Eakins (David), Miriam Core (Bill), and Kay Beasley (Donald); and many nieces and nephews. Norman was born and lived in the Rowan community which he loved. He worked with his father in logging, proudly served in the US Army in Anchorage, Alaska, and then became an avid blueberry farmer who loved his work. Norman loved to be outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at his river cabin. Most important, Norman loved his family and was a wonderful husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother and friend. The family will receive friends at the Barnhill home in Ivanhoe. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Rowan Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, 20783 NC Hwy 210 E, Ivanhoe, NC 28447. The Rev. Gabriel Landis and The Rev. Richard Wade will conduct the service. Burial will follow in the Johnson-Barnhill Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Antonio Soto, Edwardo Soto, Warren Devane, Juan Jose Gonzalez, Margarita Hernandez, Gabino Santiago, Brian Barnhill, and Chris Barnhill. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Youth Ministry, Rowan PFWB Church, 20783 NC Hwy 210 E, Ivanhoe, NC 28447. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting "Share a Memory" above. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw |