Joseph O. Norris Sr., 82, of Grand Prairie, passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 47 years, Grace, by his bedside on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020. He was born in 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK to Joseph and Mary Ellen Norris, and had a sister, Nancy.
Joe was an U.S Army veteran and an expert marksman. He was also a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a charter member of The Woods United Methodist Church. He spent over 30 years working as the manager over transportation for Vought Aircraft Industries.
When Joe was not golfing, hunting, camping or fishing, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His fish fry cookouts were legendary. He was also passionate about Oklahoma Sooner Football and had season tickets for over 15 years. Perhaps his favorite activity was enjoying time with his wife, four grandchildren, and grand-dogs.
Joe is survived by his wife, Grace Norris, daughter Joy Kutz and her husband Dr. Joe Walter Kutz, and four of their six children Sydney, Audrey, Grant and Callie. Twins, Claire and Chloe Kutz passed away at childbirth in February 2000. He is also survived by his son Joseph “Joey” O.Norris, Jr. and his wife Angela Norris.
Joe a.k.a. Pop Pop will be greatly missed but his memories and words of wisdom will live on in his children and grandchildren for many years to come.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beanmasseyburge.com for the Norris family.
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