Norman Edward “Poppy” Stanford-age 52 of Luttrell went home to be with the Lord peacefully Thursday, November 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was a member of Lighthouse Church. Norman loved being with his family so much, his children and grandchildren were his world. He loved all of his work family at Ace Hardware in Maynardville. A special thank you to his Nephrologist, Dr. Ross Nesbit and Andrew R. Brower, FNP, Urologist, Dr. Wesley White, they were more than just his doctors they became our family, also a thank you to UT Hospice for all they done. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Betty Stanford; sister, Teresa Muncey.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Michele Stanford; daughters, Ashley (Tim) Parkhurst, Keisha (Timothy) Ray; son, Cory (Lydia) Stanford; grandchildren, Camden and Ember Murray, Atticus and Atreyu Parkhurst, Elizabeth Stanford and Kyla Quill Stanford; brother, Donald (Linda) Stanford; sisters, Debbie (Kevin) Ryder, Vicki Burkhart, Cathey Chadwick, Sandy (Matt) Vincent; lifelong friends, that were like brothers, Jason Dyer and Jody Hunter.

The family will receive friends 1-3 PM Sunday, November 8, 2026, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Jason Dyer and Rev. Timothy Ray officiating with music by The Valley Boys. Interment to follow at Kelly Cemetery, Luttrell. Pallbearers: Jerry Wilson, Thomas Chadwick, Dusty Burkhart, Jody Hunter, Anthony LeBlanc, Tim Parkhurst. Honorary pallbearers: Bufford Barnard, Kevin Parkhurst, Tim Helms. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.