Norman Glen Valenta passed away at home surrounded by his wife & family on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Faith Valenta; three sons, Corey (Connie) Valenta, Rich (Jennifer) Valenta, & Rush (LaWanna) Valenta; two daughters, Lynn Rae (Tyrone) Jacob, and Lea Valenta; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mr. Valenta is preceded in death by his mother, Emily Bradshaw & his in laws, Dr. & Mrs. W.R Fussell, Paula Voigt, & W.R. Fussell Jr.
He proudly served the country in the U.S. Airforce & U.S. Navy for 25 years where he retired as a Lt. Commander in January, 1980. He graduated from Washburn University with his Bachelors in Business Administration along with graduating with his Masters in Public Administration from UAB in 1986.
He was a long term member at Smokerise Baptist Church & is currently a member at Blount Springs Baptist church. Mr. Valenta would want you to know he loved God, Jesus, Mrs. Valenta & family, in that order. He also loved his church & his family would like to thank Aveanna hospice from Cullman, AL for their loving care. Especially Sean Jackson, RN.
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