John Paul J.P. Normand, Jr.

John Paul "J.P." Normand, Jr., 87, of Westlake entered into rest, August 30, 2011 from the comfort of his home.

Born, July 3, 1924 to John and Ruth Normand in Pineville, LA. He served the United States Marine Corps during WWII aboard the U.S.S. Honolulu. He took great pride in "fighting for our freedom and serving this great country".

John married Elaine, the "love of his life" October 3, 1947. They lived over 30 years I Vinton, where he owned and operated Normand's Water Well for 15 years. During his younger years, he worked as a plumber and pipefitter and was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW.

John will be most remembered for never having met a stranger, always cracking jokes and loving to make people laugh. He loved with all his heart.

Mr. Normand was an outstanding husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He leaves to honor his memory, his loving wife of 64 years, Margie O'Brian Normand of Westlake; two daughters, Jane (Chris) Garrett of Corpus Christi, TX and Joan (Jack) Buckner of Moss Bluff; one sister, Janice (Karl) Brammer of Gonzales; one brother, Allen (Merrilyn) Normand of Irving, TX; five grandchildren, Paul (Jennifer) Thompson of Dallas, TX, Ken (Cheri) Thompson of Austin, TX, Robin (Brad) Moreland and Tommy (Ashley) Buckner, all of Westlake and Chrissie Buckner of Moss Bluff; eight great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He also leaves his most loyal and beloved dog, Dax.

He was preceded in death by parents, John Paul and Ruth Normand and one sister, Bettye Ruth Garnett.

With respect to Mr. Normand's wishes, visitation and services were private.

The family wishes to express sincere gratitude and love to his caregiver, Pam Williamson.

Donations may be made to the Texas Children's Hospital Cancer and Hematology Centers, 6701 Fannin Street, Suite 1420, Houston, TX, 77030.