- Date Of Birth: November 8, 1933
- Date Of Death: January 5, 2018
- State: Georgia
Hershall Brendan Norred, 84, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 surrounded by his four devoted daughters and their families. Born to the late Mary Griggs Norred and Virgil Hershley Norred, Hershall was raised in LaGrange, GA, graduated from LaGrange High School and attended the University of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rochelle Mansour Norred. Hershall’s business and community contributions were vast and included operating the Newnan Pawn Shop and Bonding Company for over 58 years with his life and business partner, Rochelle. He could be found in his office “behind the counter” which was filled with golf and hunting trophies, Georgia Bulldog memorabilia and Hershall’s priceless wisdom. Hershall was a founder and Chairman of Board of the Bank of Coweta; served on the Newnan Water and Light Commission for 36 years, 28 years as its Chair; served on the Board of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce; was President of both the Georgia Bulldog Club and Newnan High School Booster Club; and served on the Board of the Newnan Country Club. Hershall was an avid Atlanta Falcons fan. He enjoyed his time playing golf with his Legends group, and meeting his Friday night gang for dinner at Redneck Gourmet. Attaining the rank of Staff Sargant, Hershall served in the United States Air Force from 1951-54. He spent one year of this service in the Korean War where he was responsible for monitoring and recording all missions, sorties, ammo and bomb expenditures of the F-86 Sabre fighter bomber jets flown by the 8th Fighter Bomber Wing in Teague, Korea. Hershall is survived by daughters Monica (David) Brown, Denise Norred (Nicki Granger), Deanna (Todd) Eiland and Melissa (Casey) Smith; grandchildren Margaret Ann (Jake) Reger, Joseph Eiland, Hershall, Mayme and Griggs Smith; siblings R.C. (June) Norred, Letha Mae Lawhorn, in-laws Ellis (Melinda) Mansour, June Mansour Thomas, Michelle Smith Mansour, many nieces and nephews, a large loving family and many wonderful friends, including dear family friend, Carolyn Watson.
