Daniel Norman

Daniel Caine Norman of Petros left this earth suddenly on November 5, 2024, at the age of 39. 

Daniel was born February 18, 1985. He is preceded in death by his mother, Kim Norman; maternal grandmother, MelvalineDaugherty; paternal grandfather, Reece Liles; uncles John Daugherty, James Daugherty and William Liles; and CousinAmanda Daugherty.

He is survived by his father, Mark Norman of Petros; children, Bentley Caine and Mya Love Norman of Wartburg; one brother, Jeremiah Norman of Petros; grandmother, Carolyn Liles; uncle Todd and Kelly Norman, aunts Carolee and Travis Heidle and Sherry Worbington. His loving girlfriend, Heather Frye and her daughter Everly. He also leaves behind a host of cousins: James and TJ Daugherty, Jamie Daugherty, Tonya Jones, Drake Liles, Sierra Liles Akin, Milas and Jubal Campbell, Levi and Shelby Heidle, and Lauren Norman.

Daniel attended Coalfield High School. Academics was not his forte, but he was one hell of a football player. A local news station even did a story about Daniel, aka “Stormin Norman” in his little league years after he rushed for over 2000 yards. When Daniel got the ball, it always took him a little bit to get going; he started out in what looked to be slow motion, but when he finally got up to speed, he was gone. He also enjoyed huntingand fishing, spending many early mornings in the woods with his dad. 

Daniel was the life of the party. He was a storyteller. It’s still up in the air whether his stories were true. He told some of the most outlandish and absurd stories and would have you crying from laughter by the time he was done. Even as a little boy, he had a smile that would take up his whole face while making people laugh.

Sadly, Daniels journey through life was marred by drug addiction. He fought that addiction for many years. He fell down many times, but he kept getting back up. Sadly, onNovember 5, he just wasn’t able to get back up. Addiction extinguished his light just as it has for so many others in our community. 

Families have been ashamed to talk about the people they lose to addiction for far too long. While addiction is nothing to be proud of, it must be acknowledged; the addict and their family and friends have to say its name aloud; we must admit it exists. Addiction only ends one of two ways: in recovery or in the grave. There are treatment centers. There are grants available for those without money or insurance. Take action. Get treatment, or help your loved one get treatment. And, stop tolerating the distribution of these deadly drugs in your community. You know who the dealers are. Report them. They’re trying to kill your family members, after all. Treat them like that’s what they’re doing. And keep reporting them until they’re no longer a problem.

Your life doesn’t have to end like Daniel’s did; your child’s life doesn’t have to end that way; your neighbor’s life doesn’t have to be that way.

Admit that addiction is real. Look it in the eye. See it for how evil and ugly it is. Then, fight it like you’re fighting for your life, or fighting for your child’s life – because you are.

The family will have a graveside service Saturday November 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Norman Family Cemetery in Petros, TN,  with Bro. Gary Massengill officiating.

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Daniel Cain Norman.