Obituary
On July 17, 2023, Austin Donald Norman (Don), Senior Adult Pastor of Orlando Baptist Church, passed away peacefully in Orlando, Florida. He was 85 years old.
Don is survived by his wife, Deborah D. Norman; his children: Austin Donald Norman II (son) and his wife, Dana B. Norman, Antony Dilworth Norman (son) and his wife, Susan M. Norman, Angela Dana Norman Sanders (daughter), Amy Danielle Norman Lough (daughter), Alisa Diane Norman Isenhour (daughter) and her husband, JW Isenhour; his stepchildren, whom he loved like his own: Matthew David Fleming (stepson) and his wife, Lori Fleming, Kristin Lea Gillispie (stepdaughter), Bethany Noelle Fleming (stepdaughter); his grandchildren: Austin Donald Norman III (grandson), Anais Dorian Norman Unverzagt (granddaughter) and her husband, Leif, Alexandra Dare Norman Gore (granddaughter) and her husband, Dakota, Antony Drew Norman (grandson), Aliza Diane Norman (granddaughter), Alivia Delaney Norman (granddaughter), Rylie Denae’ Sanders (granddaughter), Ryan Charles Sanders (grandson) and his wife, Paige, Crystal Victoria Lough (granddaughter), Allysa Jordan Lough (granddaughter), Christophor Jason Lough, Jr. (CJ) (grandson), Cassidy Dawn Isenhour (granddaughter), John William Isenhour, III (Trey) (grandson); Tristan Lawrence Isenhour (grandson); his step-grandchildren: Brittany Nicole Morgan (step-granddaughter), and her husband, Daniel, Leslie Jordan Gillispie (step-granddaughter), Evan Matthew Fleming (step-grandson), Amelia Elizabeth Fleming (step-granddaughter); his great-grandchildren: Atticus Jonathan Unverzagt Am (great-grandson), Kaci-Rose Miriam Unverzagt (great-granddaughter), Oona Tyler Unverzagt (great-granddaughter), Theodore Antony Unverzagt (great-grandson); his step-great-grandchildren: Zoey Rae Morgan (step-great-granddaughter), Jack Easton Morgan (step-great-grandson). Don is preceded in death by his daughter, April Dawn Norman.
Don had a wonderful smile and always presented Christ in a Godly light. My sympathies to his family and wife.
Jayne Irwin Maples
From the North Carolina (and beyond) Norman family:
The fond memories we have of Don when he could visit at our annual family reunions were heart warming. For those of us who are old enough to be frequent visitors to Norman Rd. on weekends, the memories are even more poignant. Being one of the older cousins, Don was always gathering folks to "play ball" and would often entertain us with one of his melodic songs of faith.
Our best wishes go to each of you with the Christ-like life Don left as you as his legacy.
He was a blessing to many.
RIP
Dr. Arthur George Scott
My name is Dr. Arthur George Scott. Graduated from LU in 1980 and knew Pastor Don from his music experiences. The Old Time Gospel Hour Trio was so well respected and I still play many of those songs, "Because He Loved Me" is an incredible piece. I played for Don a few times at the piano; he was supportive and sincerely loved everyone.
Don is singing with the angels now! RIP friend. Dr. Arthur George Scott