"I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Norris. I have a lot of great memories of him driving the ambulance while I was a volunteer EMT for Matthews. He was a special man. My sympathies to his family."
In loving memory of
Norris R. White
December 12, 1922 - March 14, 2010
Matthews: Norris R. White, 87, passed away at 1:13 p.m. Sunday at the University Nursing Center, Upland. He was born in Matthews the son of the late Robert E. and Mary Effie (Stillman) White. Norris was a 1940 graduate of Matthews High School. He married Edna Long on June 6, 1942 in Marion. She preceded him in death January 19, 2002. Mr. White served in the U. S. Army during WW II. During his work career he had been in production with various companies including, Farnsworth Radio, Westinghouse and Tuttle Cabinet Factory. Prior to his retirement he was honored for over 50 years with the Matthews Volunteer Fire Dept. He is survived by two sons, Daniel (Sue) White, and Norman (Sue) White, all of Matthews; four grandchildren: David (Diana) White, Tammie (Steve) McCoy, Donald (Adrian) White, Jamie White; two step grandchildren: Monica (Bob) Leffingwell, Robert (Jennifer) Moore; seven great grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by brothers: Enoch, Marlin; sisters: Velmeta, Donna, and Susie. Memorials may be made to the Matthews Volunteer Fire Department, POB 303, Matthews, IN 46957. Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, Upland, Indiana Officiating: Rev. Joe Ruberg Interment with Military Rites: Matthews Cemetery, Matthews, Indiana Visitation: Tuesday 2 - 8 p.m., Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, IN 46989
Tributes
"Norm and Sue, I am praying for you at the time of your loss. May God's love and blessings give you peace at this time."
"Even though you were only here for a short period of time, you became a part of our family. You will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with each of you in this difficult time."
"norman@sue, so sorry for your lost our prayer go out to your hole family,may god be with you. rick@laura pitman"