Donald Gary Norwood

York, SC- Donald Gary Norwood, 66, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. Born June 9, 1950, in Dallas, NC, Don was a son of the late Charles Clinton Norwood and Annie Deese Norwood. 

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retired from Firestone, and an employee of the US Postal Service. 

He is survived by his wife Yvonne Saylor Norwood of York, SC, daughter, Amber Leighann Norwood of Dallas, son, Donald Clinton Norwood and wife Amanda of Charlotte, brothers, Charles Miller and wife Yesmin of Homestead, Florida, Royal Norwood and wife Robin of Cherryville, NC, Major Norwood and wife Kim of Dallas, NC. His grandchildren are Jordan Shears, Robert & Mikayla Wells of Dallas. His brothers-in-law are Monte Saylor and wife Gaye and Tim and wife Marlene of Dallas. Jewell Saylor was his mother- in-law. The families are all very close. He has many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. 

Don was a popular student, a 1968 graduate of Dallas High School. He was a class superlative and an excellent athlete. After graduation, he played semi-pro football on a team from Gastonia, The Gaston Patriots. Don enjoyed the outdoors; an avid hunter and fisherman he loved using his outdoor grilling talents to feed family, friends, and neighbors. At one time, he owned his own BBQ restaurant in Chester, SC. Don was Don until the end. His smile was contagious, and his faith in God remained steadfast.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sanctuary Hills Church of God of Prophecy. 

Burial will take place at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Dallas, North Carolina, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.