Norman D. Tallman, 84, a resident of 212 Curtis Lane in Belington, departed this life at 9:13 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002, at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born July 19, 1918, in Belington, a son of the late Ray and Rose Tallman.
He is survived by two brothers, Robert Earl Tallman, Belington, and Kenneth Tallman, Lewisburg; and one sister, Norma Grapes, Sunbury, Ohio.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Willard Tallman; and one infant brother.
Mr. Tallman was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Armed Forces Western Pacific 8th Army during World War II. His many citations and decorations included the American Defense Service Ribbon, the American Theater Service Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon with a bronze star, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with a bronze star and Good Conduct Medal with Clasp.
Mr. Tallman attended the schools of Barbour County, West Virginia Wesleyan, Ohio University, Morehead State University, Kansas Wesleyan University and West Virginia University Graduate School. He was a retired school teacher and principal of the Wood County School System in Parkersburg.
He was a member of the American Bible Society, the AOPA, life member of VFW Post 573 in Clarksburg and Retired Teachers of Wood County. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and also attended the Weaver Church of the Nazarene.
Funeral services are incomplete at this time and are under the direction of Talbott Funeral Home in Belington.
