Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
David Norris Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for David Norris
Lola Norris
August 6, 2008
0h how do I count the waves of the great grateful memories of my Loving husband that God allowed us to share, after 6 months of missing you it seems as if it's still new, it doesn’t seem as if you've been gone that long. Yesterday I thought of you so strongly while I was rearranging the garage as far as I could see everything out there had your hand work on it, many of the things was before me, but I could just visualize your craftiness. God had blessed you with many talents, it seemed as if I felt you there yes I weep inside not to allow my children nor my lil. niece's that you was so fun to see me weeping, wishing I yet had you here with me. I yet realizing that God loved you and wanted you more, God saw your future. How do I count the waves of the great grateful memories that God allowed us to share, I'm truly grateful unto God for the fulfillment that he allowed you to make me complete you was one of the greatest gives that God had given me on this earth, baby I thought about your wedding day, yes! your wedding you was so proud to make me your wife and to see how clean you had everybody especially your boys it gave you grate joy to see them clean(I remember you saying these boys will never be this clean again * smile*) and you guys was clean baby sometimes it gets hard but I’m going to make it through, each day is getting better and better.How do I count the waves of the great grateful memories that God allowed us to share, by knowing that I'm in the care of God and I know for a true fact that I'm more than a conquer, God has smiled on me and in due season everything will be alright to say how I count the waves of my grate memories of my loving husband is capturing every moment with grate joy for I found out long time ago that the joy of the Lord is my strength it's God’s great pleasure in giving me his child joy to make it through each day of the rest of my life you would always say that I got the short end of the stick baby I beg the difference I got the best end you will always be in my heart LOVE YA! Your LOVING WIFE LOLA NORRIS
Lola Norris
April 8, 2008
How do I fill the void where you had to leave me!
Missing you it’s only been 2 months and 4 days, how do I fill this void?
I always said that as long as you were here with me I was safe, how do I feel this void?
Things have accrued that filled my heart with sadness, as well as gladness, how do I fill this void?
Life has brought so many disappointments of people that, you thought would have been there, how do I fill this void?
With each day that passes I think of you, missing the fishing trips, wanting the comfort of your voice, the great hugs and kisses, the laughter (you made me laugh) and the warm smiles that comforts my heart and you let me know that everything was going to be alright, how do I fill this void?
In search of how do I fill this void, God let me know that, HE will never leave me nor forsake me and that I will be ok because if God is for me he is more than the world against me, knowing that no weapon that is formed against me shall prospers, and I’m more then a conquer, every tongue that rise up against me shall stumble back and fall.
In search of how to fill the void where you had to leave me, I capture the great memories that we shared, the true LOVE you shared with me and no one can ever take that away, What we shared in 3 years was more to me then I’ve ever shared with anyone in my live time.
How do I fill the void where you had to leave me, I place the word of God 1st, the Life and LOVE God gave us, our family that surrounds me with LOVE, the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, knowing that you are with the Lord, the Bible tells me in
(2 Cor 5:8 says to be absent for the body is to be present with the Lord).
I get great comfort in knowing that you are with the Lord with your crown and your white robe, having not to deal with the cares of this world you are now totality healed from all sickness that could ever attach your physical body, death has no power you are free, In knowing this I can be filled with God’s Love, Joy and his peace that passes all understanding
How do I fill the void, Your LOVE!
P.S. your Loving wife
March 14, 2008
Hey Cuz,
This is Daphne. I just wanted to say I love you and you are still in my prayers. I know that the Lord is still blessing you daily.
We hope we can get together soon maybe around May with so many birthdays in the family.
From Darell, Daphne and the BOYS,
Oh, by the way, Bubba started his first job today - Ha! Ha! Ha!
XOXO,
Daphne (DUCK)
March 14, 2008
To My Niecee - Judy Norris,
You may not have known you were my Niece, but you have been my Niece all of your life. God knew it and I knew it.
I love you and I want you to know that everything that has happened in your life has happened for a purpose. I feel that everything you have gone through God had a purpose for it - Ecc 3:1. I feel that particular purpose was predestined for you before the foundation of the world and is being fulfilled at this appointed time.
Hold your head up and don't be sorrowful. Let the JOY of the Lord be your strength.
Be blessed always, and remember - "GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL!"...
Love Ya!
Your Aunt Teddie
Your Aunt Jo
March 14, 2008
Dear Mrs. Norris,
I am grateful to God for His Omniscience. He know over 20 years ago that you and Mr. David L. Norris would be husband and wife by July 7, 2007 (7-7-7-). He knew you would love each other unconditionally. He knew the exact number of lives you and David would touch with your sincere love, both for each other and for others.
In the beginning, as I got to know David and after you guys told me you were getting married; I began to address David as my "ALMOST NEPH". But, after you guys said "I Do" to each other I could now address David as my "NEW NEPH" (smile). That day was to be a landmark for sooo many of us and we didn't have a clue.
During one of your visits to my home, the fact of whether we were going to have a formal wedding or not. I remember as if it was yesterday, hearing David say, "DO YOU THINK I WAITED THIS LONG TO GET MARRIED AND I'M NOT GOING TO HAVE A WEDDING? Because David spoke those words with such sincerity and conviction that I had no doubt that he was absolutely serious about marrying my niece.
God gave you 7-7-7 as the immutable date for you guys to get married. In the spiritual realm of understanding, 7-7-7 represents "COMPLETION" and just as God would have it - from July 2007 to February 2008 was 7 months, another date of completion.
Through everything you both had experienced in your lives (good and not sooo good), God proved Himself faithful. I witnessed for myself the transformation of David's faith from Matthew 17:20 to Galatians 5:6 to Hebrews 11:1. What a mighty God we serve!
Be strong, Mrs. David L. Norris, in the Lord and in the power of His might. Romans 8:28-39 stated it better than I ever could.
You are a very blessed woman of God. I pray you will continue to allow God to complete the great work He has begun in you, and that the Ministry God is perfecting in you be multiplied to overflow. See, I know you can do all things through Jesus that strengthens you.
With much love and respect,
joe swanson
March 14, 2008
my brother,my uncle,and my freind i shall miss you,yet i admire for getting time to stend with the father.yes the times we had here were great,yet i know you are having a greater time with the creator of time.there is not enough words to say how much you were loved,but understand this it is like GOD loved the only begotten son.now as your journey has ended here and you have a new assignment,do not worry about the family on this side because we are looking forward in seeing on the other side someday.to the family just because you cannot see him,his love for others is still here teaching us how to love and how to be loved!ithank you GOD for allowing us the time to know such a great person with such a great heart!!lola i love you and i know GOD has a blessing just around the bend for you ,just because.now family as i end this letter remember the best is yet to come!!
Your Aunt Jo
March 13, 2008
Dear Judy (LOLA),
I am soooo very thankful for this opportunity to share with you some of the sentiments I would like to have shared during the eulogy.
There are times when words do not do our thoughts justice; this may very well be one of those times. Anyway, here goes. Before I got to know David, and after you guys got engaged; I would address him as my "ALMOST NEPH", and that was the start of a beautiful relationship.
I remember one day you and David came by for a visit and something was said concerning the possibility of not having a wedding with all the trimmings, and David's voice tone elevated and he said, "DO YOU THING I'VE WAITED THIS LONG TO GET MARRIED AND I'M NOT GOING TO HAVE A WEDDING?" This man was serious! I smiled and thought within, "Yeah! he is for real".
David had some challenges that would require him to step up to the spiritual plate and call on Faith that he never knew he had. It was at that point that he surprised himself with his new found Faith Walk. I witnessed as his sight grew more dim in the spiritual and grew more in Faith, because we all know that as children of God - we WALK by FAITH and not by what we SEE.
The day you guys got married I was one, ONE of the happiest people in the world. On July 7, 2007, I could officially stop calling him "My Almost Neph" and now I could address him as "MY NEW NEPH". He brought me joy because of who he was in my life and definitely because of his love toward my dear Niece. God is soooo good isn't He? Amen! Amen!
What a Man, what a man! Judy, I thank you for allowing me to share in your life and love with Mr. David Norris. He was my friend, and My Nephew and I loved him. He is in my thoughts quite often. There are times I am going through the house and I think about him and a smile will fill my face.
I am sooo proud of you Niecee. I thank God for how He is blessing you to move forward in your life and let the experience of David's death be tool for the ministry God has entrusted you with. Keep up the outstanding work, and stay COVERED...
With much love,
March 12, 2008
The Creation of the Firefighter
When the Lord was creating firefighters, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."
And the Lord said, "Have you read the specification on this person? Firefighters have to be able to go for hours, fighting fires or tending to a person that the usual everyday person would never touch, while putting in the back of their minds the circumstances. They have to be able to move at a second's notice and not think twice of what they are about to do, no matter what danger. They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on half-eaten meals, and they must have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "it's the three pairs of eyes a firefighter has to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. "One pair to see through the fire and where they and their fellow firefighters should fight the fire next. Another pair here in the side of the head to see their fellow firefighters and keep them safe. And another pair of eyes in the front so that they can look for the victims caught in the fire who need their help."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."
"I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that can carry a 250-pound man down a flight of stairs to safety from a burning building, and can feed a family of five on a civil service paycheck."
The angel circled the model of the firefighter very slowly, "Can it think?"
"You bet," said the Lord. "They can tell you the elements of a hundred fires and can recite procedures in their sleep that are needed to care for a person until they reach the hospital. And all the while they have to keep their wits about them. Firefighters also have phenomenal personal control. They can deal with a scene full of pain and hurt, coaxing a child's mother into letting go of the child so that they can care for the child in need. And still they rarely get the recognition for a job well done from anybody, other than from fellow firefighters."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the firefighter. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "Lord, it's a tear. What's the tear for?"
"It's a tear from bottled-up emotions for fallen comrades. A tear for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag. It's a tear for all the pain and suffering they have encountered. And it's a tear for their commitment to caring for and saving lives of their fellow man!"
"What a wonderful feature. Lord, you're a genius," said the angel.
The Lord looked somber and said, "I didn't put it there."
Edward Bruun
March 12, 2008
THE FIRE FIGHTER
Did you ever awake in the dead of night
And hear the siren blow,
And see the sky in the distance
With a red light all aglow?
If you did you must think of these firemen brave;
Who battle the smoke and the flame.
They are your protectors, these heroes unsung,
Thinking not of reward or of fame.
His equipment is fit, he's ready to serve,
Does his work without murmur or moan.
Keeping his engines and trucks in repair,
Often paid for with funds of his own.
Up rickety stairs, through smoke-filled rooms,
To save some one's children or wife,
always thinking of others, for that is his job,
That's part of a fireman's life.
Often in Winter he leaps from his bed
And goes out in the cold and the snow;
And often 'til dawn you can see him at work,
With the temperature "twenty below".
He climbs up long ladders to ice-covered roofs,
Where sometimes he gets a bad fall;
In rescuing others, thinks not of himself,
Sometimes crushed by a large falling wall.
And then oftentimes he is wet to the skin
And chilled from his head to his toes;
With his rubber coat often froze tight to his back,
Fingers numb from the ice-covered hose.
He's a lot like his Maker, this fireman bold,
'Mong the bravest of all in the land;
So whenever you meet him don't just say "Hello",
But cheer him and give him your hand.
March 12, 2008
A Fireman's Prayer
When I am called to duty, God,
Whenever flames may rage;
Give me strength to save some life,
Whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person
From the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert
And hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
And to give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect his property.
And if, according to my fate,
I am to lose my life,
Please bless with your protecting
My children and my wife.
- Author Unknown
Rest in peace Captain Norris
March 12, 2008
Tess Norris
March 9, 2008
My Loving Daddy a*k*a DADDY's little GIRL,
To my Father I love you with all my heart and I didn't want to let you go but I realized that I was blessed for just having you in my life and that not alot of GIRLS get that oppourtunity so I feel like GOD has just blessed me for eternity I will always LOVE you and remember our good times that we shared trust me I will sometimes cry but I will be okay. I always thank GOD since the night you died because of the love that was showed to you the night you died and before you died all the love that was given to you.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
LOVE TESS
picture063
Lola Norris
February 28, 2008
How do one define true LOVE!
Love that endures,Love that suffers, Love that cares, Love that looks beyond faults & see the needs of others, Love that is in action.
How would one define real Love!
I was Loved by one of God's greates men on earth, I was Loved by my Friend, my Husband and my Lover.
I was truly loved by a man sent by God. David Became my Friend, my Husband and my Lover.
David always said it was not the looks nor the shape that drew him to me but, what was between the 2 ears (smile), Even with some odds of approval from different ones, it wasn't about what others thought it was about what he knew and that was he Loved me.
God gave David to me and me to David it seemed as if it was only for a short time, nevertheless our time is not God's timing it was our season to share true Love together and when we needed each other the most we where there for one another.
My Husband David L.Norris with the Love of Christ showed me that I could truly be Loved by a man on earth.
God used My Husband to Minister Love to me,my children Torry, Richard, Dorothy, Qurisha and Jumarion (grandson),As well as his only begotten son Keenan and daugther Tess Norris words can't explain how much he Loved his two children and to know that they were ok lite his days and nights. David was a family man he Loved his sibblings very much he Loved sharing no matter what it was and the many friends,WOW the many friends seeing the many people that Loved my husband gave me great joy knowing that I had a great jewel from God.
I will trust & hold on to the GREAT memories that God allowed us to share.
How do one define TRUE LOVE
in one name:
MR. David L. Norris
(My Loving Husband).
Shantell Randall
February 26, 2008
I am truly sorry for your loss, I was fortunate enough to have known Norris for a few years he was truly heaven sent, and to know the love he had for his children , especially Tess. I too share your sorrow, please trust that your burden will be lifted as God does his spiritual duties..."Fly high Norris". Love, Shantell Randall
Thank you Captain Norris - almost 29 years
February 22, 2008
Honoring Captain David Norris
February 21, 2008
Station 41 will never forget Capt. Norris
February 21, 2008
Station 40 will remember
February 21, 2008
Station 75 will remember
February 21, 2008
FIREWALKER
February 21, 2008
We won't forget
February 21, 2008
Capt. Norris, you will be missed but NEVER forgotten
February 17, 2008
We at Station 28 will remember
February 17, 2008
February 17, 2008
Gladys
February 16, 2008
To the childred, no bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
HPD Southeast Command - Mykawa Road
February 16, 2008
To the Norris Family, may God bless you in this time of sorrow. We (Officers, Houston Police Department) often stopped by Fire Station 55 and 36 to visit Capt. Norris; we remember those good times.
Station 73 shares in your loss, we will remember
February 15, 2008
Fire Station 51 will remember too
February 15, 2008
STATION 67, REMEMBERING
February 15, 2008
Thanks Capt. Norris, Station 31
February 15, 2008
Station 22 remembers
February 15, 2008
We will remember - Station 18
February 15, 2008
Station 6 remembers
February 15, 2008
We will remember
February 15, 2008
Thanks Captain Norris
February 15, 2008
On behalf of the Houston bowlers, we will remember your love for the game! R.C.
February 14, 2008
Sam & Janet Harper
February 14, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET. HALL, SNOWDEN & PAGE - STATION 55
HALL, SNOWDEN & PAGE - STATION 55
February 14, 2008
FOR SURE WE, YOUR BROTHERS, WILL ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS REMEMBER, FOR WE TOO, COULD NEVER FORGET.
Coleman & Christine Ellis
February 13, 2008
We are praying for the family
God bless.
Joseph Melvin & Mary Green
February 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Norris Family,take comfort in knowing now you have a special Guardian Angel to watch over you The Brother & Sister-in-Law Of Frank Green a very special friend of David Lee
Waddell Jeffries - HFD Inspector
February 13, 2008
Thank you Capt. Norris for the fun times at Station 55 and your leadership. To the Norris family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
The Butler Family
February 12, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Station 19.
February 12, 2008
Station 19 in action.
February 12, 2008
We will always remember.
February 12, 2008
We won't forget.
February 12, 2008
May God Bless Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aisha Adams
February 12, 2008
The light
Yes now I am resting
My pain is no more
The lord I do adore
We will see one another again
Till then hold me with-in
Our light will be so bright
Can you see my home like I do
My skies are blue and my wings are true
I will always be watching over you
Then the light began here
Time waits for no one
But my journey has just begun
So when you cry I’ll be there to wipe your tears
When you close your eyes I will be there to take away your fears
My light will shine here
Remember that God has a hold on you he won't let you go he loves you
God Bless
I love you!!!!! Keep watch over everyone
February 12, 2008
Capt. Norris, you will forever be in our hearts.
February 12, 2008
Station 35 remembers
February 11, 2008
Station 15 will remember Capt. Norris
February 11, 2008
Farewell Captain, from the Brotherhood
February 11, 2008
Farewell Captain - we will remember, too.
February 11, 2008
We too will remember Capt. Norris
February 11, 2008
Gail
February 11, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cornel & Gloria Rylander
February 11, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Remembering Capt. Norris
February 11, 2008
We will remember
February 11, 2008
Bring 'em out alive
February 11, 2008
Station 46 in action
February 11, 2008
Station 46 in action
February 11, 2008
Bring 'em out alive - never forget Captain Norris
February 11, 2008
Fireman Brother
February 10, 2008
The Final Alarm for Captain Norris: As firefighters and emergency service workers, we face the possibility of responding to "The Final Alarm" every day. It’s not something we think about often or try to dwell on, but we know deep in the back of our minds it is always a possibility that this could be our final alarm.
Most of our days are filled with the routine tasks of checking out the trucks and equipment, cleaning the station, preparing the day’s assignments like public education, turning hydrants, doing inspections or pre-fire surveys, and the list goes on and on. But once the alarm sounds everything changes. Everyone from the engineer who drives the fire truck, to the firefighters who ride in the jump seats, to the captain in charge, listens to the radio and the call. Every firefighter, from the "probie" to the most "seasoned" firefighter, is preparing a mental checklist wondering what they may be called to do as they listen to the radio dispatcher giving the address and the call. No one at this point is really thinking the worst, but thinking of working as a team, of accomplishing tasks and safely returning to the station. As firefighters we are accustomed to the interruptions of the day, usually at mealtime, and just chalking it up to "just another day" around the firehouse.
One day for someone, (and only the Lord knows who and when), it may not be "just another day" around the firehouse. For today might be the day that he or she is called upon to lay down his or her life in the line of duty.
September 11, 2001, will forever change the way we look at our jobs, ourselves, and the way those in the community view us. On that day our brothers and sisters stood proud and ready to meet the challenge at hand. No one could have imagined the horror of that day and the number of fire and emergency service workers who would lay down their lives.
The Bible tells us that no one knows the future or what tomorrow holds. However, we can know and trust the one who holds the future, our future, in his hands. That one is God. The God who loved us enough sent His only son Jesus Christ to earth to pay the price for our sins. The Bible also says: if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all our wrong doings.
Here are five steps that can help lead you to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. One: God is love, (John 3:16); two: man is a sinner, (Romans 3:23); three: sin has a penalty (a price), (Romans 6:23); four: Jesus paid the price for our sins, (Romans 5:8); and five: by grace you have been saved, through faith, (Ephesians 2:8,9) (Romans 10:9,10.)
Don’t delay. Trust Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. For today might be that day when "The Final Alarm" might sound for you.
Christway United COGIC
February 10, 2008
You are in our prayers. http://www.christwayunitedcogic.org/
Farewell, Captain Norris
February 10, 2008
February 10, 2008
Station 68
February 10, 2008
Station 68
February 10, 2008
We will remember never to forget at Station 68.
February 10, 2008
It takes courage and committment to be a fireman, thank you Captain.
February 10, 2008
We will remember the days and nights.
February 10, 2008
29 years of dedication and community service.
February 10, 2008
Thank you Capt. Norris.
February 10, 2008
Rest in peace, Captain Norris.
Fireman, Station 55
February 10, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
CAPT. NORRIS - FIRST IN, LAST OUT!
STATION 25
February 10, 2008
THE NORRIS FAMILY IS IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS.
We will never forget you Captain,
Fire Station 26
February 10, 2008
We too share your grief
Farewell our brother.
International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters
February 9, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
You will always be in our hearts.
Station 46
February 9, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Thank you Capt. Norris for 29 years
February 8, 2008
Brothers at Fire Station 36
February 8, 2008
The Fireman Prayer
When I am called to duty, God
Wherever flames may rage
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever be its age
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Enable me to be alert and
Hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out
I want to fill my calling and
To give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect their property
And if according to your will
I have to lose my life
Please bless with your protecting hand
My children and my wife.
You will always be in our hearts.
FIRE STATION 55
February 7, 2008
A FIREFIGHTER'S POEM
HE STARES IN THE FACE OF DEATH
WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT
TO SAVE THAT ONE SPECIAL LIFE
THAT HE SO BRAVELY SOUGHT
HE HAS WALKED AS CLOSE TO
"HELL ON EARTH"
AS ANY MAN COULD DO
AND HE'S SO PROUD OF THE JOB HE DID
FOR PEOPLE HE NEVER KNEW
HE PUTS HIS LIFE ON THE LINE
EVERYTIME DUTY CALLS
ALWAYS DOING WHAT NEEDS TO DONE
WITHOUT EVEN A PAUSE
HE IS A FIREMAN
WITH OVERWHELMING PRIDE
NEVER AFRAID TO TAKE A CHANCE
WHEN SAVING SOMEONES LIFE
OFTEN HE SAYS
"IT'S MY JOB"
BUT WE REALLY KNOW
THAT HE IS VERY SPECIAL
AND ALWAYS READY TO GO
SO WHEN YOU HEAR THE SIRENS WAIL
OR SEE THE FLASHING LIGHTS
STAND ASIDE AND LOOK WITH PRIDE
HE'S GOING TO SAVE A LIFE.
WE SALUTE YOU, CAPTAIN NORRIS.
Kevin Ligon
February 7, 2008
Stay strong,we will keep you in our
prayers.
Willie Swanier & Family
February 6, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Houston Communications League - Palace Lanes
February 6, 2008
To the family, we understand the loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
February 6, 2008
The Brotherhood: The brotherhood of Firemen runs deep in all our veins. We love this job with all our hearts and our brothers just the same. Although we have our little fights and disagreements at the station house. When one of us is in need our brothers are there to help. The brotherhhod is strong and true and consumes our very soul. We will be brothers till the end, this vowel I do bestow.
Jeroid Mays
February 6, 2008
I will miss Captain Norris and his
easy going style and working with him and for him at Fire Station 36 was a REAL! good time.
Carolyn Sergant
February 6, 2008
We are David's (Boyce, La.) friends from many years ago as kids. we wanted to say, May GOD bless you and your Family in your time of need.
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him” (I Corinthians 2:9).
From the Sergent Family
Cathy and Erica Lewis
February 6, 2008
Keenan, Our prayers are with you and your family. Your dad was a super dad. Stay strong for your sister and always keep God first in your life.
J. P. former ABC Legal Dept.
February 6, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am from Houston and moved to Wisconsin to work for the American Bowling Congress (now USBC). I remember David Norris because in 1998 he fought to have his bowling disqualification overturned. My department handled his appeal case. He was successful in his efforts and was the first bowler to have the ABC Board of Directors overturn a tournament director's decision in a TNBA bowling tournament. David was a great fighter with much courage. My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Greater Houston Bowling Senate
February 6, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
LARRY PAYNE
February 5, 2008
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. DAVID WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND ALWAY'S HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT HE FEEL'S NO MORE PAIN, AND HE'S GONE HOME TO BE WITH HIS FATHER IN HEAVEN. I KNOW THAT IT HURT'S AND YOU WILL MISS HIM, BUT GOD KNOW'S BEST. OUR PRAYER'S WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAY'S. THE PAYNE FAMILY.
Don Wilson
February 5, 2008
I've known David since the days we worked at Joske's loading trucks. We became the best of friends, and enjoyed some good times together. He touched me and my family in many ways including remodeling our home after a fire a few years ago. His sisterJesse and my wife also became close friends and remain so today. May God Bless the Norris family, and offer comfort in realizing David has earned his reward and left a lasting impression on a lot of people. Thank God for his life!!
Andrea Coleman
February 5, 2008
Tess your Dad loved you dearly. Hold on to your memories and remember the things that he taught you. We love you.
Your Houston Family....
Andrea, Erwin, Jazmine, Justin and Jason Coleman
Deborah Greene/Clark
February 5, 2008
To THE NORRIS FAMILY.
The family of Joseph Frank Green is so sorry for your loss.We all remeber Norris and cared for him greatly. God bless each and every one of you and be strong in the lord. To be absent in body is to be present in the lord. Deborah Greene Clark, Frank's baby sister.
Sylvia Holiday
February 5, 2008
Sis. Judy, you and the family are in my prayers, you have my deepest sympathy, And I pray that God gives you the strenth that you need to make at this time, And there is A brighter day to come on the other side. May God Bless you and your Family.( New Life C.O.G.I.C.)
LaToya Haynes
February 5, 2008
Sis. Judy you and your family are in my prayers. Stay encourage and I love you guys.
Patricia Glenn
February 5, 2008
MR. KENNAN;
MAY YOUR HEART SOON BE FILLED WITH WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF JOYFUL TIMES YOU SPENT WITH YOUR DAD AS YOU CELEBRATE A LIFE WELL LIVED, AND AS THE DAYS & WEEK'S PASS, AND AS YOU RETURN TO DAILY LIFE'S ROUTINE, MAY YOU CONTINUE TO FEEL COMFORTED BY THE LOVE & SUPPORT OF FAMILY & FRIENDS.....
WE LOVE YOU,
YOUR COUSINS,
PAT, FARRAH, & TERRANCE(TIGER) GLENN
Owen(O D) Ceasar
February 5, 2008
To the family of David Norris,we like you will miss him. Every time me and my wife walk into the bathroom he remodeled for us will forever remember him and his good nature. Be encouraged thru this time of bereavement and know if God gave him an option to stay now where he is,or return back to us he would not come back bec he is now where streets are paved with gold and everyday is Sunday. Keep your head up and know now you have an angel looking out for you!
Alice (Faye) and Walter Pinkston
February 5, 2008
To The Norris, Weeks, Johnson Families, I know David will be missed, I love all of you. Our prayers goes out to all of you.
Showing 1 - 100 of 116 results
Make a Donation
in David Norris's name
Memorial Events
for David Norris
How to support David's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor David Norris's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
