Born May 15, 1935 in Greene County, he was the son of Andrew Paul Norris and Laura (Bland) Norris. He was married to Marilyn K. (Scott) Norris.
He was a block mason by trade and later worked in janitorial and light maintenance for the Bloomfield State Bank and Bloomfield Eastern Greene Library. He was a U.S. Army veteran and attended Faith Christian Church in Bloomfield.
Survivors include: his wife Marilyn K. Norris of Bloomfield; three daughters, Michele DeLane and her husband Darren McDonald of Bloomfield, and Cheryl Ann and Teresa Diana, both of Florida; two granddaughters, Kara DeLane and Shana DeLee McDonald; two sisters, Helen Noel of Bloomfield and Mary Phillips of Bloomfield; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home Bloomfield with Rev. Henry Mann Jr. and Rev. Ed Smith officiating. Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery Bloomfield.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today, and one hour prior to service Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Christian Church.
On-line condolences are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com