- Date Of Birth: March 9, 1926
- Date Of Death: May 1, 2009
- State: Louisiana
Samuel Lock Norwood, Jr., died Friday, May 1, 2009, after a short illness at his home in Ponchatoula, LA. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret Joan Renaud Norwood. His children, Patricia Joan Norwood Travasos (Luke J. Travasos) and estranged son, Dennis M. Norwood. His grandsons, Joshua Sam Norwood (Lana Ogiugo) of Dearborn, Michigan and Craig Michael Travasos, step grandchildren, Lucas Joseph Travasos, Jr. (Amanda Rizzo), Regina Travasos McGuire (Ron Garland), and step great-grandson, Chad M. “Mikey” McGuire. He was the only child born to Samuel Lock Norwood, Sr. and Henrietta Sair who preceded him in death. He was 83 years old.
He was a graduate of Fortier Class of ’42, attended Southeastern and Loyola. He served 42 years as a member of Boy Scout Troop 48 where he held honors of Silver Pelican and Eagle Scout Award.
He retired in Hot Springs Village, AR for 16 years.
Thanks to Dr. Katherine St. Amant and Drs. Charles and Jherie Ducombs of Hammond. Special thanks to Hospice Care of LA/MS (Hospice Compassus) and Right at Home for their dedication and compassion.
