David Melchior Norris
December 15, 1964 ~ February 19, 2017
David M. Norris of Callaway, MD passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 19, 2017, surround by his loving family. David was a county native born on December 15, 1964. He is survived by his parents Charles and Agnes Norris; Siblings; Paul Norris, Francis Norris, Brenda Wren and Terrie Balsbaugh, in-laws Pat Balsbaugh, Samuel Wren and Suzanne Norris, many nieces and nephews, best friends Tony Evans and Randy Tiger.
David was usually the center of attention. He loved to make people laugh and could tell you a joke or story a mile high. He loved to be with his friends. You either loved him or hated him, but if asked, he would give you the shirt off his back. Always a crowd pleaser, David would take you up on any bet or dare even if it meant taking a swim off of the St. George’s Bridge. He loved to be on the water having a few laughs and yes a few drinks too. David had a big heart especially for animals. He was always bringing home some kind of abandoned animals. He was a big help to his parents late in life with hot meals, caring for the animals or going out on lock jobs with his father. David will be missed by many.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will be private.
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You will be so missed I love you David my prayers are with your mom and dad you have been my freind for 40 years I will truly miss you rest in peace
You will be missed by all who knew and loved you>
You were a true friend there when others weren’t. You will always be in my heart. Prayers of comfort to your parents. They did raise a kind & truly caring son.
Sweet friend how you will be missed. It seems like yesterday when we saw you and you told us how good your life has been. Over 30 years you have been a friend, holding a place in our hearts. May God hold you in His arms, may you be at peace..
With much love
(I am hugging you in my mind and seeing your crooked smile-Elaine)
Daved
We will always miss you, your kindness to people, animals and your joke’s were just a couple of the things that we love about you.
May GOD watch over you now and forever.
Love,
Pat,Terrie & CP
So sorry to hear this news. I will miss seeing your smiling face stop by the garage and get caught up on what’s going on. RIP my friend!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will miss running into David and getting caught up.
RIP my friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, may God wrap his arms around each of you for comfort and strength for the days ahead. David, may you rest in eternal peace dear friend, you were truly one of a kind, you will be dearly missed and the laughter you brought to so many❤
Rest in peasce my brother!
Many memories of you growing up especially with the Tiger Family. You were one of a kind, very kind hearted and always making people laugh. You will be missed. RIP David.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep your in our thoughts as you go through this difficult time.
Hey David,
It’s Eddie. As everyone, I will always miss you. I am glad we were able to talk to each other every day ’till the end.
I am glad you knew I was on my way.
Love You, David Norris
Anyways, I’ll see ya,
Eddie Connelly
My heart is filled with sadness. I have so many found memories of David throughout the many years I knew him. He always had a smile, great laugh, life of any gathering. Loved to have a good time, a laugh, a joke to tell, or a good prank to pull.
When my dad was up at George Washington medical, my mother and I were waiting for the elevator when I heard this voice and particular laugh. I looked at my mom and said .. “can’t be.. but that sure sounds like David Norris” .. sure enough, it was. I looked to my left, here come David walking around the corner. He was there because his brother was there.
We both laughed about it as I said “Heck, I can’t even get out of the county without running into you.” Well must have laughed about it for like seemed forever.
Once you were his friend, you were his friend for life. Now, I have no doubt that he is having a grand time in heaven, making everyone laugh and smile as he did here. I always commented to him that I never ever seen him in a bad mood. He would laugh, then say with a smile “can’t afford to let the monster out, life is too good”