Norman W. Duckworth

Norman W. Duckworth, 82 of Morganton, NC died Saturday, September 4, 2016. Norman was born in Burke County on June 12, 1934 to the late Walter Alexander Duckworth and Margaret Whitener Duckworth.

Norman was a veteran of the United States Army. Norman graduated from Salem High School and was a retired recreational therapist from Broughton Hospital where he had worked for thirty years. Norman was a member of Salem United Methodist Church where he had been a greeter, usher, and a Boy Scout leader. For twenty-seven years, Norman had been Santa Claus in the Morganton Christmas Parade. Norman has always been a big Tar Heel and Atlanta Braves fan.

Norman is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Beulah Hicks Duckworth; daughter, Debbie Duckworth of Harrisburg, NC; a number of nephews, nieces, and cousins; and a host of wonderful and fun-loving friends.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Salem United Methodist Church. Norman will lie in state from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The funeral will be held 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Norman Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the North Carolina National Guard and Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, 1206 Salem Road, Morganton, NC 28655.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements