Norman "Uncle Norm" Braddix, Jr was born April 17, 1949, in Summerville, TN the son of Norman Sr. and Grace Braddix.  He was the youngest of his mother children.  He live with his Aunt Willie Mae after the death of his mother in Earle, AR. He lived in Rockford since the last 1960's. Norman accepted Christ at an early age and as an adult became a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church in Rockford, IL under the leadership of Pastor Henderson. He received his education through Earle Public School System, and later Job Corp.  He was employed by Chrysler Company 33 years before retiring in 2000. He married Janie M. Blakely of this union three sons were born.  He later married the love of his life, Gloria Vivian Haynes, August 22, 1988.

Monday, August 8, 2022, Norman left his earthly body and transitioned to his new one.

Norman leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Carrilee People; six sons, R. Lashon (Jerri) Braddix,  Anthony (Reagan) Braddix; Erick Braddix, Juamual Pitt, Dominic Peoples, and Marcus Peoples; special cousin, Nancy Comer; 22grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Gloria Vivian Braddix; sister, Dorothy Cruz; brother, James Ussery and Preacher Taylor; and grandson, Juamual Pitt II.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N Johnston Ave.