Norman Morgan Squires, 78, of Kelly went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday night, January 25, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 19, 1936 in Bladen County, the son of the late Cecil G. and Margaret Bigford Squires. Also remembered is his brother, Leon Squires who preceded Norman in death.

Norman is survived by a very special friend, Dorothy Squires; sister, Virginia Pridgen; brothers, Thaddeus (Patricia), Ray (Mona), and Eddie Squires and eight nieces and nephews; eleven grand nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends.

He was a member of Natmore Baptist Church.

Norman loved his family and friends and showed it in many kind and gentle ways. He enjoyed being outdoors in God's beautiful world puttering around in his flowers and fishing in the river. His sunny smile and quiet presence will be greatly missed.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Natmore Baptist Church with the Reverend Greg Mott and the Reverend Steve Gasque officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery. Casketbearers will be Charles Russ, Kendell Kelly, Jackie Sholar, Jackie Daniel, Shad Ward, Eric Buie, and Doug Pridgen.

The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday at 1:00 pm until hour of the service. At other times the family will be at the home of Dorothy Squires.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Natmore Baptist Church with the Reverend Greg Mott and the Reverend Steve Gasque officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday at 1:00 pm until hour of the service. At other times the family will be at the home of Dorothy Squires.