James Norman

James (Jim, Zelmo) Norman, age 69, of Alcoa, died on May 27, 2025 at the family home.

The following is a tribute written by his beloved wife:

As I mourn the loss of the love of my life, I remember how much he was loved by so many. To know him was to love him. Please remember him from The Other Record Shop, Green Acres Flea Market, The Community Chest, and all of you who also loved garage sales. Play a song in his memory. You know he loved his tunes.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Betty Norman; son, Cary Burns; mother-in-law, Hulah Gibson (Joe); and father-in-law, Bronce Richesin (Mary).

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Brenda; son Kelly (Kristi) Burns; grandchildren, Eric and Lucas Burns, Brittany Hawk, Tyler Burns; step-grandson Austin Miller; six great-grandchildren; and many wonderful, caring friends. You know who you are. Love you all.

Thanks to Stephen Moon and UT Hospice for their loving care.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the Dotson Wildwood Chapel with the Rev. Alta Raper, officiating. The family will receive friends at Dotson Funeral Home & Cremation from 1 PM-2 PM. Reception for family and friends to follow the service.

Cremation Done Properly under the care of Dotson Funeral Home & Cremation, 4838 Wildwood Road, Maryville TN (865-984-5959). Online condolences and memories may be shared at dotsonfuneralhome.com.

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