Norman Stephen Brazel, age 76, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was born in Hawthorne, Nevada on November 22, 1945, son of the late Norman Stephen Brazel and the late Beverly Knutson Brazel.
Mr. Brazel served his country in the United States Army. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Besides his extensive church service, he was involved in many community activities such as the Boy Scouts of America, West Georgia Mounted Search and Rescue, Douglas County Genealogical Society, and the Sons of Norway. Education was extremely important to him and eventually received his PhD in Comparative Religions. He worked in logistics for over 40 years. He loved woodworking, any type of western movie, and karate, which allowed him to own the Scorpion Karate School for several years. He worked hard, expected a lot from others and himself, and had a huge heart.
Mr. Brazel is survived by his wife, Brenda Abercrombie Brazel; children: Michelle La Rue Pope (Jeffrey), Douglas Anthony Pilgrim, William Louis Brazel, Lawrence Joseph Brazel, James Raymond Brazel, Yolanda Pilgrim Callaway, Trevor Gavin Brazel; grandchildren: Justin Guay, Megan Guay, Jamie Guay, Curtis Pope, Samuel Pope, Logan Pilgrim (Lisa), Elijah Pilgrim, Sarha Hayley White (Ryan), Dillon Brazel, Chyna Grogan (Sean), , Brent Callaway, Ezekiel Callaway, Landen Callaway and 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Patricia Ann Lemons and Tina Marie Brazel, and grandson, Casey Callaway.
The family will receive friends at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3027 Chapel Hill Road, Douglasville, GA 30135 on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 10:00 am until 11:45am.
The funeral service will be held immediately after the viewing at 12:00 pm with Bishop Bobby Riggs officiating. Services can be viewed via a Zoom link at https://zoom.us/j/97133822566?pwd=QW1WQW9tR0tISjhJYjltcExhNmM3Zz09
Interment will occur immediately after the services at Rosehaven Cemetery, 8640 Rose Ave, Douglasville, GA 30134.
You may share your thoughts and condolences online at www.hightowersmemorial.com.
Hightower's Memorial Chapel of Douglasville has charge of the arrangements.