A good man has left this life. Norman D. Blackman passed away on October 31st, 2019. A native of Many, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Norman enjoyed driving his dune buggy offroad, flying his ultralight, and riding his motorcycle. He loved going fast. He was a retired partner with Carroll & Blackman, Inc. an engineering business . Norman was the current General Manager of Orange County Water Control & Improvement District #1 (OCWC & I Dist. 1). Norman was preceded in death by his parents J.C. and Delila Blackman, and son Steven Blackman. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Blackman; son, Jason Ponder; daughter, Stephanie Ponder; granddaughters, Katie Blackman and Kayla Ponder; sister, Rita Blackman-Bailey; brother-in-law, Jeff Bailey, and numerous nieces and nephews. Norman Blackman will be missed forever by those who knew and loved him.
July 11, 2026
