Doctor Edward Leon Norwood, 68, of Acworth, GA passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. After battling and beating several serious diagnoses, his reputation for being one of the toughest humans alive preceded him in the medical community. He had a zest for life, a creative soul, a fantastic sense of humor, and a sincere love for his family and friends.

Edward was born in Chattanooga, TN, grew up in Wildwood, GA, and graduated from Dade County High School in Trenton, GA. He had an incredible appreciation for music and played several instruments. His undergraduate study was in music therapy at the University of Georgia. After graduation, he worked as Program Director at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, DC then later as Director of Rehabilitation at The Psychiatric Institute of Washington, DC. While in Washington, Edward obtained his masters degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Maryland.
Always working his way to the top, Edward soon became the Executive Director of The National Association for Music Therapy (NAMT) in Washington, DC, where he served from 1982 until his retirement in 1990. After that, he chose to move to San Francisco, CA where he earned his Doctorate of Philosophy in Organizational Psychology from the Alliant International University.

In 2001, Edward made the decision to move back to Georgia to be near family.

Edward was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Leroy Norwood of Wildwood, GA.
Survivors are his mother, Mary Kate Norwood of Acworth, GA, sister Rita Norwood Hawkins (Lane) of Mentone, AL, sister Myra Norwood Boerner (Ed) of Acworth, GA, brother Douglas Norwood of Conyers, GA, many beloved nephews and nieces, his dear friend, Leonardo Ondra Faulk of Cartersville, GA, as well as his favorite companion, his dog, Jake.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date. 01