Obituary

Norman Dulaney, 93, of Plainview passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Plainview. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel with the Rev. Gary Smith of Spearman officiating. Burial will follow in Plainview Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. Norman was born Dec. 15, 1917, in Abilene, Texas, to Chris and Myrtle Norman Dulaney. He grew up near Abilene and moved to Lubbock as a teenager. He worked as a station master for Santa Fe Railroad in Levelland for several years before serving his country as a master sergeant during World War II. He married Oleta Mangum on June 23, 1937, in Plainview. In 1947 he established his own auto salvage and recycling business. He owned and operated Dulaney's in Plainview and Amarillo for more than 60 years. He was active in honoring veterans by helping supply the flags for their graves. He was honored as Plainview's Man of the Year in 2009. He helped organize the Texas Automotive Recyclers Association and served as the president in 1967. He also served as president of the International Automotive Recyclers Association from 1969-70. He was a member of the Plainview Chamber of Commerce and the Hale County Industrial Foundation. Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Oleta, on March 5, 2000; and one brother, Ned Dulaney. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Pitman, and her husband, Gayland, of Canyon, Texas; and one sister, Pat Burton of Groves, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association , 2514 82nd St., Lubbock, TX 79423; the Automotive Recyclers Association Scholarship Foundation, 9113 Church St., Manassas, VA 20110-5456; or a favorite charity. Online condolences can be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.