Wilbur L. Norman

March 5, 1926 - January 8, 2016

Wilbur L. Norman, 89 of Cincinnati, formerly of Zanesville, died 6:40 PM, Friday, January 8, 2016 at Cottingham Retirement Community in Cincinnati following a lengthy illness. He was born Friday, March 5, 1926 in Chesterhill, Ohio, the son of William Franklin Norman and Rosa (Stonaker) Norman. He married his wife of over 64 years, Greta Norman on Friday, August 24, 1951. Wilbur served his country as a veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII and retired, following many years of service, from Citizens National Bank. Wilbur was an accomplished jazz guitar and piano musician and played with the greats of the Jazz World all over the United States. He was the 6th generation grandson of Revolutionary War veteran and early Ohio settler Bazil Norman and an 8th generation descendant of Irish immigrant to the New World (1695), Jane Norman. In addition to his beloved wife; Greta, Wilbur is survived by one daughter and her husband: Dawn & Willie C. Brooks of Cincinnati; one son and his wife: Wilbur L. Norman, Jr. & Donna M. Nova of Santa Fe, NM; two grandchildren: Devin C. Brooks of Chicago and Martina R. Brooks of Cincinnati; one sister: Lucy Norman and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents and 10 brothers and sisters. Friends may call two hours prior to funeral services from 11:00 AM till 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville where Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 PM with Rev. Terry F. Newman officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery with VFW Post 1058, American Legion Post 29 and the United States Army conducting Full Military Honors. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com.