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James A. Norris

July 25, 1929 - November 12, 2009
Service
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Monday 11/16, 2:00 pm
Westbrook Church of Christ
Sunday 11/15, 3:40 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

James A. "Jack" Norris went home to his Heavenly Father on November 12, 2009. Jack was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 25, 1929. His parents were H.H. and Gladys Norris, both deceased. As a young boy, his family moved to the Houston area. When he went to Abilene Christian University, he met the love of his life, Peggy Hays. They were married on December 19, 1952. They spent most of their married lives in the state of Nevada as teachers and missionaries of the Church of Christ. They retired to Midland in 1992 to be near two of their daughters and grandchildren.Survivors besides his wife, are three daughters, Debra (Debbie) Mason and husband Kelly and Deana (Dee) Vaughan and husband Kelly, both of Midland, and Dixi Montooth and husband Chris of Fallon, Nevada.He dearly loved his family, especially his grandchildren; Aaron Mason, Nathan Mason, Jessica Mason, Katie Vaughan, and Kylie Vaughan, all of Midland.He is also survived by a sister, Lena Armstrong and husband Ralph of Bryan; nieces and nephews, Dr. Faye Armstrong Paap of Odessa, Beth Thomas, Wayne Armstrong, and Ruth Combs.Jack loved his Lord and stood firm on the Bible as the Word of God. He and his immediate family are members of Golf Course Road Church of Christ.Family will receive friends on Sunday, November 15, 2009, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Gathering Space at Golf Course Road Church of Christ. Graveside services will be conducted by Tim Baugh at Fairview Cemetery on Monday, November 16, 2009, at 2:00 PM.Special thanks to Dr. Richard Reese and staff and Dr. Corwin and Radiation staff and to Hospice of Midland.Memorials may be made to Midland Christian School, 2001 Culver, Midland, Texas 79705 or to Hospice of Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,

Service
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Monday 11/16, 2:00 pm
Westbrook Church of Christ
Sunday 11/15, 3:40 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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James A. "Jack" Norris went home to his Heavenly Father on November 12, 2009. Jack was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 25, 1929. His parents were H.H. and Gladys Norris, both deceased. As a young boy, his family moved to the Houston area. When he went to Abilene Christian University, he met the loveContinue Reading

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Stacey Montooth left a message on November 14, 2009:
Our Dearest Dixi, You have added so much laughter and joy to the Montooth family---With the loss of your father, please know we stand ready to comfort you, to hold you, to love you. Our deepest sympathy, Juju, Audrey, Stacey and Jack
Janet Pruitt left a message on November 13, 2009:
Nothing ever prepares us for such a loss but I hope you fing comfort in knowing that others care about you. I did not know your father but I know the joy of having one and the pain of losing one. May God give you strength and bless your family with tons of wonderful memories while he was with you in this world. Peace, Janet Pruitt Isaiah 41:13
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