Norman L. Wilson

Norman Lee Wilson, 77, of Dublin passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Norman was born January 25, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Harold Kersey Wilson, Sr., and James ‘Jane’ Ella (Crenshaw) Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Juanita (Huff) Wilson, and brothers Harold Kersey Wilson, Jr., and CSM William Howard Huff, Sr. Norman attended Andrews University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, and sociology, and met his loving wife in the cafeteria line. The two were joined in holy matrimony on December 18th, 1971, and were blessed with three children. After attaining a master’s in business administration with a finance specialization from Clark Atlanta University, Norman enjoyed a successful 40+ year career in international and project finance, community development, regulatory affairs, and philanthropic work. He started his career with Carnegie Mellon Bank in Pennsylvania and eventually moved his family to Dublin, Ohio, where he ultimately retired as the CFO of Risk Management for Huntington National Bank. Named a “Who’s Who in Black Columbus,” Norman served on the Columbus Opera Board, the Columbus Council on World Affairs, the Columbus Humane Society, the Hannah Neil Foundation for Children, the Council for Ethical Leadership, and the Metropolitan Board of the Young Men’s Christian Association. His final years passed happily with beloved friends on the pickleball court, farming his land, and spending time with his children and grandchildren, who cherished the laughter and love with which their Papa showered them. Norman was unyielding in the support, guidance, and protection of his family, as well as for all whom he encountered. He was an incredibly kind, hard-working man, whose moral compass was unwavering. Norman was a strong and loving husband, father, brother, and friend. Norman Lee Wilson will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him, and is survived by his son, Ryan (Katherine) Wilson, two daughters, Courtney Wilson and Melanie (Jedidiah) Lee, his treasured eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two brothers, Steven and Gregory Ransom, and two sisters, Janet Harrison and Leona James, as well as many friends and extended family. Friends and family are welcome to attend a celebration of his life and viewing on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell in Powell, Ohio. A private burial service will be held the following day. A special thank you: Our family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone for your encouragement, cards, flowers, prayers, phone calls, meals, generosity, and guidance. Your emotional and spiritual support during this challenging time has been incredible, and we love you dearly. Your affection is deeply felt and appreciated by the Wilson family. .

Norman L. Wilson

January 25, 1947 - July 6, 2024