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Bernard Norwood

February 24, 1963 — May 28, 2025

Bernard Norwood

Bernard Anthony Norwood was born on February 24, 1963 to the union of the late Raymond and Nancy Norwood in Chicago, IL. Bernard “Burn” attended Creiger High School.

Bernard was a strong and loving father, brother and son. He was a great joy to be around. His humorous, kind, caring and contagious spirit lifted many and brought smiles to many faces. The life of the party, who would step circles around anyone. He loved music and was a DJ for many years. Bernard loved being around his family, playing spades with them was one of his favorite things to do. His hat and toothpick will forever be in our memories.

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, God called home one of his precious angels to watch over us here on earth. Bernard is preceded in death by: His daughters, Tamika Gayden and Ebony Fraizer; his son, Devante Norwood; his nephew, Danuel Norwood; his grandson, Jamiel Tyler; and his uncle, Otis.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: His companion, Gloria Jackson; two daughters, Monique Sledge and Nekeilla Norwood; one son, Bernard Sledge; four sisters, Keturah (Shemuel) Israel, Sheila Norwood, Jocelyn Norwood and Marilyn Norwood Wayne; four brothers, Raymond Norwood Jr., Kenneth Norwood, Cedric Norwood and Rodney (Trease) Norwood; one auntie, Doris; sixteen grandchildren, four great -grandchildren, and a host of very special nieces, nephews and cousins; two special friends, Ricardo and Jock; and his partner in crime, Neashell Gayden.

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