Milford Norman, Jr.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your path.”
Proverbs 3:5-6

Mr. Milford Norman, Jr., of 103 Meadow Drive, Abbeville, SC 29620, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at his home. “Bud” or “Jerry” as he was affectionately called by many, was born in Abbeville, SC to the parentage of Milford Norman, Sr. and the late Vera Gardner Norman on June 16, 1962. 

Milford attended public school in Abbeville, SC, and graduated with the Class of 1981. After school, he joined the workforce where he became a member of Burnstein Von Seelen Precision Casting. From there he met Hautmut Von Seelen and Aaron Von Seelen, and became a great Team Leader and family member for 36 years there. Milford was a member of the Golfcart Legends where he enjoyed riding around town on his golf cart. His favorite saying was “I am Bud doing Bud Things.”

Milford leaves to cherish memory his father; four children, Laquita Norman of Due West, SC, Derrick (LaNishia) Norman of McCormick, SC, LeKeithe Norman, Natavious Norman both of Abbeville, SC; two brothers, James (Kimberly) Williams of Hampton, VA, Clifton Elmore of Abbeville, SC; six sisters, Melvee Norman, Teresa (Marcus) both of Abbeville, SC, Mary (Walter) J. Thomas of Gwinnett, GA, Christine Gardner of Lithonia, GA, Elder Elizabeth Frazier of Greenwood, SC, Gloria (Robert) Bryson of Due West, SC; a devoted cousin, Elease (James Guillebeaux) of Mt. Carmel, SC; Best Friend, Ollie Ray Williams; four grandchildren, Abraz’Ja Bryant of Simpsonville, SC, Zyeire Enwright, Zarion Enwright both of Due West, SC; Jaleigh Norman of Mauldin, SC; Mother of his children, Roberta P. Norman of Abbeville, SC; one aunt, Louise McCullough of Abbeville, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Milford was preceded in death by his mother; one brother, Robert Lewis Gardner; one granddaughter,  LaDerricka D.C. Norman; one niece, Brandy Leigh Sanders; Grandparents, Charlie (Mary) Harper-Gardner, and Nelvee (Eligha) Croman-Norman. 

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