Obituary

NORMAN LEE "MAN MOUNTAIN" BLUE
(September 6, 1931 - February 13, 2015)

NORMAN LEE "MAN MOUNTAIN" BLUE, of Ona, W.Va, 83 years of age, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015, with his loving family by his side. A celebration of his life will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2015, at Milton Baptist Church, Milton. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m., service begins at 7:30 p.m., officiated by Reverend Allen Stewart and eulogized by "Mick" Rowan. Norman was born September 6, 1931, in Huntington, son of Russell and Miriam Gable Blue, both originally from Norman's beloved farmlands of Peru, Ind. He is survived by the love of his life, Carlotta Hutchinson Blue of 59 years; sister, Nancy Blue Bias of Evansville, Ind.; and his two "little girls," Marsha Lee Blue Dille and husband Robert and Melody Anne Blue Woodard and husband Patrick, all of Ona, W.Va. Norman was so proud of his four grandsons, Steve of Santa Rosa, Calif., Tim of Ona, W.Va., P.J. and Doug, both of Huntington; his only great-grandchild and wrestling partner, Parker Dille; beloved brother-in-law, Billy Hutchinson of Buena Park, Calif.; and dear cousins, "Bud" and Marcia Norris of Peru, Ind. Norman was a member of Milton Baptist Church, where he served as a former deacon, trustee and a long-time member of the church choir. A proud all-state football member and 1950 graduate of Huntington East High School, he worked as a first class clerk in Welding Products for the International Nickel Co. for 29 years. He served in the Korean War as a peed radio operator and was a cancer survivor. Norman loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, his church and people in general. He loved woodworking and golfing with his "golf buddies" and farming with his friend Jimmy Allen. Many thanks to all his friends, family and many medical care givers. Special thanks to Dr. James Akins and the entire Hospice House staff. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements.