Jon Carl Norwood, 58, of Poland, (formerly of Salem) passed away unexpectedly at his sister's home on Sunday, July 14, 2019.

He was born on May 14, 1961, in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late Clifford Carl and Hazel (McLemore) Norwood

Jon Carl was a 1979 graduate of South Range High School. After graduation he resided for many years in Valley Center, CA, working with his uncle John H. Norwood at his uncle's fencing company. Jon Carl also resided in Chapel Hill, TN for a period of his life. He also was an over the road truck driver and a professional musician. He most recently worked for Infocision.

Jon Carl was an extremely talented musician and played many instruments including guitar, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica and drums. Blue Grass was his favorite genre. He performed with a number of bands across the country.

He was a devout Christian and a member of the Church of Christ. He always felt that God was guiding his footsteps.

Jon Carl is survived by a son, Carl Robert Norwood of Salem, a sister Joan Schwartz of Poland, with whom be made his home, Nancy Joy of Phoenix, AZ, Susan (Denis) Hoover of Greenford, Deborah (Tom) Bert of Salem, Julie (Jeff) Johnson of Mogador, OH, and a brother-in-law Greg Shank of Rogers, AR. He will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, a sister, Shirliann Shank, a step-son Sean Henslee and brothers-in-law, Michael Schwartz and Glen Joy.