Barry Lyle Norman

72, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Born on April 7, 1950, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Millard E. and Martha A. (Morgan) Norman. He was a 1968 graduate of Heltonville High School in Heltonville, IN and went on to Indiana University where he obtained his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Specialist in Education Degrees. He married his childhood sweetheart, Patricia E. (Deckard) Norman on February 17, 1967. Barry began his career in 1971 with Lawrence Township Schools. He was a business teacher at Lawrence Central High School and Lawrence North High School. He served as the Assistant Director of McKenzie Career Center for one year and then served as Director for the next 33 years. He is the longest serving administrator in Lawrence Township and was a dedicated mentor to many students and teachers throughout his 42-year career. Barry loved IU basketball, playing golf, his Corvette, and most of all, he enjoyed spending time with and spoiling his grandkids and great grandkids. Barry is survived by his three children, Kyle D. Norman, Leah H. Beardslee, and Lyna G. (Jay) Anderson; grandchildren, Alex (Ashli) Adams, Hope and Olivia Beardslee, Lauren and Ellie Anderson, and Nick Norman; great-grandchildren, Abe Lyle, Archie Max, and Ada Rose Adams; and mother-in-law, Thelma L. Deckard. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia; parents, Millard and Martha; brother, Lloyd Norman; and father-in-law, Herman E. Deckard. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Shirley Brothers Mortuary, Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, IN 46038. A second visitation will be held at Donica Church of God, 1969 Donica Church Rd., Bedford, IN on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will take place at Gilgal Cemetery in Heltonville, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made by mail to the Community MD Anderson Cancer Center - North, 7979 Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46250. Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.

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Barry Lyle Norman

April 7, 1950 - October 22, 2022