Norman John Smith, age 75 of Manistee, died November 14, 2022, at his home.

He was born on August 8, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of the late John W. & Neva M. (Conrad) Smith. He was a graduate of Ludington High School Class of 1966. Norm was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. He married Marian Sue Asher on July 30, 1994, at Heritage Baptist Church in Manistee.

Norm was employed as a meat cutter in California and Grand Rapids. In Manistee he was an all-round handyman as well as providing lawn care services. He also had been a driver for Meals on Wheels and the DAV Van Transportation Program. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church.

Norm was a craftsman, as he built his own log cabin home from logs harvested on his property. He also was an avid woodworker.

Survivors include his wife; Marian Sue Smith of Manistee, three children; Helen (Samer) Abadeer of Milwaukee, WI, Sheri Smith (Marvin Major) of Grand Rapids, & Paul Smith also of Grand Rapids, three grandchildren; Kiara, Kendell, & Kingston Abadeer, one sister; Carolyn (Ken) Witter of Manistee, one brother; Gordon (Ruth) Smith of Traverse City, and nieces & nephews.

Memorial Services for Norman J. Smith will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 11:00 AM Heritage Baptist Church in Manistee with Pastor Eric Struble officiating. The family will receive friends at the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center on Friday, December 9th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of service.

Memorials in Norm's name may be directed to Heritage Baptist Church in Manistee.

Please share a Memory with Norm's family at www.oakgrovefh.com. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.