Norman Lester Zona, Jr.

-Guyton- Mr. Norman Lester Zona, Jr.,77, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Effingham County Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Mr. Norman was born in Seneca Falls, New York on May 17, 1944, and had lived in Effingham County for only a few short years being previously from Inman, South Carolina and Parish, New York. He was a United States Army Veteran and received many medals, including 3 bronze stars and a purple heart, during his time in the military. During his free time, Mr. Norman enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and above all spending time with his loving family and dogs.

He is preceded in death by: his father, Norman Lester Zona, Sr.; brother, John Zona; sister, Nancy Sexton; and uncle and aunt, Harvey and Anna Finn.

Survivors include: his loving wife of 54 years, Florence Zona; sons, Norman Lester Zona III (Julie) of Guyton and Christopher Zona (Natalie) of North Dakota; sister, Kathy Finn of South Carolina; brothers, William Zona (Ava Jean), Edward Zona, and Daniel Zona ( Alya ) all of Florida; grandchildren, Eric Zona, and Austin O’Kelly (Shannon); and sister-in-law, Norma Zona of Florida.

Services will be held at a later date. The family does request in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mr. Norman’s memory to the Effingham County Hospital.