John Louis Norris

June 21, 1933 - August 3, 2007

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Services:

  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation:

  Viewing/Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
 

John Louis Norris, 74, of Hollywood, MD died August 3, 2007 at his residence. Born June 21, 1933 in Hollywood, MD he was the son of the late James Jetson and Mary Louise Brown Norris. He was the loving husband of Camille Marie Norris whom he married on February 21, 1954 in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD. He is survived by his children: Judy Redmond and her husband George of Leonardtown, MD, Jerry Norris and Ronnie Norris and his wife DeeDee all of Hollywood, MD; siblings: Rose C. Marks, James R. Norris and Mary Louise Tippett all of Hollywood, MD; 5 grandchildren: Stephanie Berry, Ronnie "Boo" Norris, Randy Norris, Kevin Redmond and Mindy Selby; 6 great grandchildren: Andrea Norris, Timmy Berry, Ashley Berry, Mackenzie Berry, Shawn Selby and Kasey Selby. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Mary Alberta Woodburn, Joseph A. Norris and Carroll I. Norris. Mr. Norris was a life long St. Mary's County resident. He worked as a heavy equipment operator, installed insulation and was a small engine repair man. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion. He enjoyed crabbing, fishing, spending time with friends, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM with Prayers being said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Jimmy Miedzinski, Bobby Huntington, Buddy Tippett, John Chapman, Ray Knott and Ricky Norris. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Lathan Gragan, Dale Huntington, Ralph Obendort, George Sparks, Timmy Berry and Joe Hancock. Contributions may be made to: Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"i will keep you in prayer at this time of great loss."
- PHYLLIS Dyson dyson
- Posted: Saturday, August 18, 2007

"May God be with you and your family."
- Michael Dean
- Posted: Tuesday, August 7, 2007

"Judy, You have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family."
- Larry, Sandy, Kim and Jason Thomas
- Posted: Tuesday, August 7, 2007

"Our deepest sympathy to all of you John Louis family. If we can do anything please let us know."
- Sarah & Ray Long
- Posted: Tuesday, August 7, 2007

"Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. "
- Sammy & Teresa Smith, III
- Posted: Tuesday, August 7, 2007

"We will never forget your sense of humor or all of the Good things you had in your heart. No-one was ever a stranger when you were around and you always had a way of making people feel at ease. Thanks for all the good times when we had to "Get R' Done" while working at Bob's Excavating a few years back. Our Deepest Sympathy to Millie, Children and extended family. "
- Charles "Dubby"& Christina Lacey Jr.
- Posted: Tuesday, August 7, 2007

"Millie & Family: On behalf of the members of Southern Maryland American Legion Post 221 we extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. John served his country with great pride during the Korean conflict and he shall be missed by his fellow veterans of Post 221. Gail Murdock Department 1st Vice Commander"
- Gail Murdock
- Posted: Sunday, August 5, 2007

"My prayers are with you and your family"
- Bobby Garner
- Posted: Sunday, August 5, 2007

"Millie & Family: Deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family. So sorry for your loss. We no longer live in St. Mary's County, and will be unable to attend any of the services. We will keep you in our prayers. May God bless each of you. Doris & Skip"
- Doris & Skip Jones
- Posted: Sunday, August 5, 2007