Retired District Administrator Ralph O. Norman Jr. Passes Away

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Ralph O. Norman Jr.

Long-time district leader Ralph Odell Norman, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home with his family at his side on March 24.

Mr. Norman grew up in Houston. He attended Aldine schools and graduated from Aldine High School. He received his bachelor’s and master’s from Sam Houston State University, where he was a Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity member. His dedication to Aldine ISD led him to teach at Carver High School. During his career, he served as a counselor at Eisenhower High School, assistant principal at Carver HS, founding principal of the Aldine Contemporary Education Center, and principal at Aldine High School before moving into a district leadership position, serving in the Finance Department. Everyone who worked with him called him Ralph. To him, everyone was a friend. Ralph was always ready with a joke, a prank, or a tall tale.

Ralph was a champion of the underdog — always there to support anyone in need, especially kids, and he went out of his way to make everyone feel important. He had a special place in his heart for disadvantaged kids. 

During his long battle with pancreatic cancer and his brief stay in home hospice, he was attended by his high school sweetheart and wife of 52 years, Bonnie Gale Norman. Ralph is survived by his children, Jennifer Erb and her husband Chad; Matthew Norman and his wife Kate; J.P. Norman and his wife Sarah; grandchildren, Benjamin and Anna Erb, Harper, Wyatt, and Hawk Norman; and Luke and Mark Norman; his mother, Maxie Norman; brothers, Bill and Edward Norman; brother-in-law, Mike Fleming; along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Ralph’s life was full of laughter, silly stories, and joy. He was a role model for his children and everyone who knew him. Ralph loved all and was loved by all in return.

Visitation and Funeral Information

• Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, at Kingwood Funeral Home, 22800 HWY 59 N., Kingwood, Texas
• Memorial: Wednesday, March 29, at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 5520 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX
• Burial Services: The burial will be held on March 29 — after the memorial service — in Boontown Cemetery in Groveton, Texas.

In place of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the following: Aldine Education Foundation or Texas Children’s Hospital