NORMAN J. HAIR

Norman J. Hair, 80, of Panama City Beach, passed away Monday, March 5, 2012. He was born on May 2, 1931 in Gantt, Alabama. He was educated in the school system of Andalusia, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Jonas Hair and Norelle Riley Hair; and by his sister, Virginia Rel Hair Taylor. Norman leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Doris Loraine Evans Hair of Panama City Beach, Florida; two daughters, Mary Loraine Hair Chance ( LaBron R. Chance) and Jenny Caroline Hair Chapman (John M. Chapman); three grandchildren: Jeremy Chance, Caroline Chance Cranz and Hollis Chapman.

Norman was a music teacher and Fine Arts Administrator (Division Chairman) at Gulf Coast Community College for 35 years. While at Gulf Coast, he directed the College Singers, the show choir, the Community Chorus and the Barber Shop Choir. He was known throughout the community as the "choir director" for he served the First Presbyterian Church for 30 years, St. Andrew Methodist for 12 years, then St. Thomas Episcopal for 5 years. He later continued his music by singing with the Gulf View Methodist Church and St. Thomas by the Sea Episcopal Church.

Norman was a past member of the Panama City Rotary Club, Past President of the Panama City Beach Rotary Club, past Board of Directors of the Music Association and Girls Club. He is a member of the Presidents Club of the College Foundation and was a volunteer for the Emerald Coast Hospice. Norman received his education from the University of Mississippi, Troy State College and the University of Montevallo (Master of Music Degree). He served two years active duty with the U.S. Army Band at Ft. Jackson, S.C.

Norman enjoyed and cherished the choirs and choral groups he directed but always said it was because he had the very best accompanists. They get the credit. He wanted to thank all his friends who put up with his golf game or went fishing with him. The memories and stories were great. Most of all, he enjoyed his family, the love, laughter, games and talks. "I'll love you forever."

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the St. Thomas by the Sea Episcopal Church, Laguna Beach, FL. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the Gulf Coast State College Music Scholarship, 5230 West Highway 98, Student Union West, Room 325, Panama City, FL 32401; St. Thomas by the Sea Episcopal Church, 20408 First Avenue, Laguna Beach, FL 32413; or to their favorite charity in memory of Norman Hair.

PRAISE GOD FOR THE LIFE HE GAVE. PRAISE GOD FOR THE LIFE HE GIVES IN JESUS CHRIST. AMEN

Wilson Funeral Home