In loving memory of

Robert Joseph Norris
February 4, 2021 - September 4, 2020

Robert J. Norris age 81, of Washington passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.


Robert was born May 3, 1939 in Washington to Joseph A. and Myrtle (Craney) Norris. Robert was a retired Master Sargent in the U.S. Air Force where he served his county for 24 years. He also ran Washington City Utilities and worked at Kimball Furniture in Jasper. Robert was a member of Washington American Legion, VFW and Knights of Columbus. He loved hunting and woodworking.


He is survived by his wife Rita (Ross) Norris who he married on October 6, 1962; two sons Robert (Amy) Norris II of Fort Branch and Brian Norris of Mesa, AZ; two daughters Joycelyne (Roger) Abney of Fort Myers, FL and Kathleen (Ken) Ramoz of Brentwood, CA; brother Gordon Norris of Washington; two sisters Patty Turnbaugh of Evansville and Shirley Capehart of Washington; nine grandchildren Jordan Stamper, Brandon Stamper, Christen Stamper, Lauren Stamper, Ashley Crail, Isabella Ramoz, Cortney Norris, Sydney Norris and Whitney Norris and one great-grandchild Kayslie Smith.


Robert is preceded in death by his parents Jospeh Norris and Mrytle Fields; step-father Bob Fields; brother Glen Norris and granddaughter Alicia Stamper.


Visitation will be Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Ed Lee Mortuary North Chapel. Funeral services will be Friday, September 11, 2020 at 11:00 am at Ed Lee Mortuary North Chapel with Yvonne Evans officiating. Military Graveside Rites will follow at St. Peter Cemetery given by Washington American Legion and VFW.


Memorial donations can be given to Wounded Warriors Project PO Box 758516 Topeka, KA 66675. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.edleemortuary.com. All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee Mortuary.

Tributes

Bill wrote on Sep 8, 2020:

"First met Bob in late 1976 when I was a brand new Airman. Master Sergeants were like gods to an Airman Basic. But Bob was friendly, funny, down to earth, and taught me a lot. He set a good example for all of us young kids. God Bless him and his family."

Howard Ellis wrote on Sep 6, 2020:

"Robert so sorry to hear of Your Dads passing. Thoughts and Prayers for You and Your Family."

Jim and Gail Norland wrote on Sep 5, 2020:

"We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing Brian. Your memories of your time together will be cherished forever. God Bless Your Family!"