Richard Norris
July 4, 1931 ~ June 30, 2016
Life Legacy
Richard Norris age 84 a resident of Norris Ridge Rd. Philippi passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 in United Hospital Center. He was born July 4, 1931 in Barbour County a son of the late Jackson Norris and Gretchen (Newman) Kenney. He was united in marriage March 13, 1954 to Eloise (Mayle) Norris who survives at home. Also surviving are-
Three children, Alesia Shundry and husband Danny of Canton, OH
Richard Gary Norris and wife Tammy of Canton, OH
Valerie Gainer and husband Scott of Martinsburg, WV
Two sisters, Minnie Costello of FL
Judy Croston and husband Kenneth of Canton, OH
Two brothers, Ronald Norris and wife Pat of Akron, OH
Frankie Norris of SD
Two half-brothers; Buke and Earl Jr.
One half-sister; Myrtle
Five grandchildren, Desiree, Brittany, Brian, Brennan, and Brooke
Two great-grandchildren, Cayden and Danica
Mr. Norris was a cement mason for Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons’ International Association and was an avid farmer.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Saturday, July 2, from 4-8 pm and on Sunday, July 3, from 8am-2pm the service hour with Rev. Troy McCartney officiating. Interment will follow in the Norris Cemetery.
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My heart goes out to all the family. Uncle Richard was always a big part of our lives growing up on Norris Ridge and I have many memories of chatting with him, working in the hayfields for him, and visiting with him and Aunt Eloise, especially in the summertime. He always teased when he would see me in town and was such a sweet man. He has left a legacy that will continue for years to come. Once more, GOD has called one of our family pillars home.
When you lose someone you love, the empty space in your heart feels like it will stay forever. Someday it becomes a place where you can keep favorite thoughts of happier times tucked away.
We love all of you and share in this time of sorrow
When you lose someone you love, the empty space in your heart feels like it will stay forever. Someday it becomes a place where you can keep favorite thoughts of happier times tucked away.
We love all of you and share in this time of sorrow
What a beautiful video I just watched. Your Dad was a family man for sure and your family has lost someone very special.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
I am so sorry for your loss you are all in my prayers.
so sorry about your loss prayers your way, Richard was a super nice man.
We both are so sorry for your loss. We only just heard the news today, 7-5-16.
Richard was very kind soul and never failed to wave or stop and chat for a minute when he was driving by. He will be missed.
I was sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He was my first cousin, but seemed more like a brother. He was one of the most helpful person around and could do mostly anything. He looked after my Mom and Dad in their later years when they needed it. My sister Dolores and I are very appreciative of that. He is gone but NEVER will be forgotten.