After 90 years of life Willard Randolph Norfleet went home to be with Jesus last night, October 9th, around 9:00 PM.
Willard was:
A World War II Hero – Bob Slaughter, was a sergeant with the 116th Regiment, 29th Division, describes an incident that took place on D-Day along Omaha Beach; “With all the artillery and machine-gun fire, it was like going into a hornet’s nest. We were still about a hundred yards from shore and the coxswain piloting our craft said, “I’ll let the ramp down here.” He wanted to dump us and get the heck out of there. But Willard Norfleet, our platoon sergeant, said, “These men have heavy gear. They’ll drown.” When the coxswain protested, Norfleet stuck a pistol to his head. He took us all the way in.”
A Saint – Psalm 116:15 says, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” Willard has been a saint at PFWC for many years. He was a faithful greeter at the church and always gave people a smile. He took his relationship with Jesus Christ seriously and knew that the Lord had brought him into this world and was ready for that day the Lord would take him home. He was never ashamed of his Christian faith and always shared the love of Jesus with everyone whether it was at the VA, the hospital, the church, or on the street. Willard was able to say as Paul said in I Corinthians 11:1 “Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.”
A Fighter – Even though Willard was injured in WWII, he never allowed his injures to slow him down. He kept fighting from day to day and demonstrated that spirit by his determination to do thing himself.
A loyal Husband, Father and Grandfather – Willard and Helen celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last week. This is a feat that is unusual in this day and age.
There will be a celebration/memorial service for Willard on Monday here at PFWC (time TBA) following the service and there will be a dinner in which we will need your assistance. We will set up Sunday evening before and after revival services. We will need people to prepare foods to bring in and people able to be here Monday for the serving and clean up. Thank you to each of you for your assistance!
Because of HIS Amazing Grace,
Myron D. Atkinson
Pastor
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