Norman Leslie Jackson was born to Alberta Denise and Norman Lowell on September 7, 1951 in Canton, Ohio. Norman was the oldest of five children.  Norman attended Hartigan grammar school and Wendell Phillips high school.

Norman was ordained in the ministry in 1983. Norman rededicated his life to Christ on March 1, 2020 at the New Growth Ministries under the leadership of Apostle Larry Maddox.

One day in 1994, Norman met and subsequently fell in love with Darla Berry.  They courted for 1 month and were married December 23, 1994.  Norman cherished his wife and the family they created with all his heart.

Quick witted and eager to learn, Norman bought his first guitar at 16 years old, and he taught himself how to play; being left-handed that was hard. When Norman first started learning Stella Burke of the gospel, ensemble gave him his first chance at 17 years old.  In 1969-72, Norman played in the group the Mighty Gospel Wonders of Chicago, IL. Norman continued his gospel career with the Mighty Masiah of Chicago, IL the Salem Travelers of Chicago, IL, Junior Echose of Detroit, MI, The Gospel Worriers with Evelyn Turrentin of Detroit, MI, and The Pilgrim Wonders of Ohio.  He also had his own family group named Norman and the Solets. Norman continued to play gospel groups until 1991. Norman also played in a rock band in 1992 named Touch of Class in Detroit, MI. Also, in 1992 he joined Don Shipps and the Titanic Blues band, where he was the guitarist and lead singer until 1996 when he started his own band The Pawn Shop.  In 2016 he then started the Norman Jackson Band- that's when he became a world renown blues singer. He won the #3 blues band in the world at the international blues challenge in Memphis, TN. He also toured the United States, Europe and South Korea. February 6, 2016 the mayor, Robert Steven of Springfield, MO, announced that every year February 8 would be Norman Jackson day.

Norman was strong in giving back to the community; he played at nursing homes and schools for free.

Norman never gave up on gospel music and ministering to the people. On the 1st and 2nd Sunday of every month, he would minister at the Springfield Rehab and Healthcare Facility, where his wife, Darla now resides. In January of 2020 while playing with the group, The Vanity Box, Norman won the Overy Award for his support of women singing the blues at the international blues challenge in Memphis, TN.

Norman was a father and a mentor to many.

He is preceded in death by his dad, Norman Lowell; brother, George Jr.; daughter, Deja; and granddaughter, Serenity.

Norman leaves to cherish his fond memories: his mom, Alberta; his wife, Darla; his children, Norman of Springfield, Shawntina (Stacy) of Joliet, IL, Tiawana (Emmitt) of Matterson, IL, Shameka (Shaunton) of  South Holland, IL, Leslie of South Holland IL, Darryle (Shemrya) of Detroit, and Shaniece; his stepchildren, Karla of Kansas City, Emanuel (Kiesha) of Detroit, Latoya, and Trish; god-son, Rick (Johanna); his sisters Debra, Diane (Payton) of Memphis and Darlene of Chicago; 33 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 extended sons Boogie and Kyle and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.