Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Cromwell, Norman Leign Jr.  May 7, 2025
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Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services, May 14, 2025
There is an inevitable hour of peace that comes to everyone. That hour came to
Norman Leigh Cromwell Jr. on May 7, 2025, at 2:05 PM.

Norman, affectionately called "Little Nate" and later "Nate" by his sisters is the
son of Norman Leigh Cromwell Sr. and Theresa Floyd Jones Cromwell. Norman was born
in Norfolk, Virginia on September 29, 1960. He was the youngest child and only son
of four children born to Norman Sr. and Theresa. Norman is a direct descendant of
three veterans of "The War for Freedom" (American Civil War): Captain's Cook Philip
Beslow, United States Navy, PFC Richard Cromwell, U.S.C.T. and Landsman Edward
Bland, United States Navy.

Norman attended the public schools of Norfolk, graduating from Booker T. Washington
High School in 1978. He went on to attend Norfolk State College where he majored in
Communication. Norman worked many jobs. One was a parking garage supervisor for the
City of Norfolk. He recently retired from Seagate Terminals.

Norman's only child, Nyema Cromwell.

Norman found his greatest joy in caring for his beloved Nyema. He was dedicated to
his "Boody Boo" who always brought a smile to his face. His love for Nyema has no
end.

Norman was a quiet, and kind man. Handsome and brawny he had a strong spirit. He was
the apple of his parents' eyes and the perfect baby brother to his doting sisters.
He was strong willed but possessed a "good Samaritan spirit". He was always willing
to help whoever needed assistance.

Norman loved sports, especially NFL Football and NBA Basketball. His favorite
football team was the Miami Dolphins.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Bettina Hattie Cromwell.

Left to cherish his precious memory are his beloved daughter Nyema; his sisters,
Vermenia Cromwell Washington (Ronald) and Norma Cromwell Fields (Anthony); his
nieces, Jenning Cromwell Branch (Ronald) and Kendra Robinson (James); his nephews,
Anthony Fields Jr. (Helene), Christopher Fields (Kelly) and Ronald Washington Jr.;
special friend, Nyema's mother, Angela Scott; and a host of cousins and friends.

There will be a graveside service at Cavalry Cemetery, 1600 St. Julian Ave. on
Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11 AM.

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