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Jesse Eugene Norfleet, Sr. Nov. 7, 1911-Aug. 27, 2005 Jesse Eugene Norfleet, Sr., age 93, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2005 in Bradley Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on November 7, 1911, the son of the late Joseph and Hattie Kennett Norfleet. He married Thelma Parmley Norfleet, who preceded him in death last year. He is survived by a son-Jesse Eugene Norfleet, Jr., of Cleveland, Tenn.; three grandchildren; a nephew, George Parmley Eicher of Monticello; a niece; and several great and great-great nieces and nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his sister-Alma Norfleet. He and his wife owned and operated retail businesses in Monticello, Ky., Rockwood, Tenn. and Somerset, Ky. before moving to Cleveland, Tenn. in 1957, and opening the One Hour Martinizing Dry Cleaners. They also owned other dry cleaning establishments in Cleveland and Maryville, Tenn. and Dalton, Ga. He sold his business and retired in 1998. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cleveland. He was a 32nd degree, lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge, a Shriner, and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was a charter member of the Cleveland Hunting Rifle and Pistol Club and was a long-time officer of the Cleveland Skeet Club. Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at the funeral home with Rev. J.C. Cagle officiating. Interment was at Monticello, Ky. A Masonic graveside service was held. Jim Rush Funeral Home in charge of arrangements and Hoyt G. Hickey & Son Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements. Add a comment |
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