Born in Hulen, KY to Cora and Jasper Norris. The first of three children. He grew up in Kentucky and moved to Michigan in grade school. He met the love of his life, Judith Lock, at Radcliff Junior High School and they wed a few years after they graduated from Garden City East High School. They had three boys who were their pride and joy. He loved his family and was so proud of his boys. He was always involved in his sons sporting events, and was counted on by their football coaches for many years to video record all of the games. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, cars, snowmobiling and 4-wheeling. He loved spending time with his family in both Eastern and Western Kentucky. He was always a hard worker holding two jobs for many years when the boys were young. He spent most of his career working as a Committee Man for General Motors. He enjoyed helping people and the art of negotiations.

Beloved husband for over 50 years, of the late, Judith Norris.  Loving father of David (Jennifer), Kevin (Stacy) and the late Brian.  Cherished Papaw of Brian, Wyatt, Kaitlyn, Ariana and Lia Rose.  Dearest brother of the late Libby Shackelford and Karen Pollard. Loving brother-in-law of Ronald (Kathy) Lock and Lisa (Karl) Wilkey. Devoted uncle of Ronnie, Jason, Jennifer, Michelle, Hallie and Kadey.

Visitation Sunday 12:30pm until the 3pm Funeral Service At the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).