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1942 - 2020
 Henry Howard Norris, 77, of Milton, WV passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 16, 2020. Henry was a dedicated husband, father, and pillar of his community whose love of God shined on all around him, even as he battled cancer. He overcame this sickness and is now upstairs comparing notes with his carpenter friend, Jesus. Henry was born September 11, 1942 in Wayne County, WV to Edgar Norris and Ruth (Caldwell) Norris. In 1962, he enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served aboard the USS Intrepid during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He married the love of his life, Erma Louise Davis on June 12, 1965 and together they raised four children Henry worked as a carpenter and was highly respected in his community for his craftsmanship and hard work ethic. He was a member of Union Baptist Church where he served as an usher, trustee and Sunday school teacher for many years. He was a gifted prayer warrior who regularly lead prayer at family and church gatherings. Henry is preceded in death by his mother Ruth, father Edgar, step-mother Maude, brothers Ed, Bill, and Steve, and sisters Sherry and Phyllis. Henry is survived by his wife Louise Norris, children Carol Debusca (Kelvin), Matthew Norris (Barbie), Mark Norris (Rachel), and Julie Samples (Thomas), 13 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Silbermins, St. Mary’s Medical Center and Hospice of Huntington. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, January 19th from 4 to 6 p.m. at Wallace Funeral Home in Milton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, January 20th at Union Baptist Church in Milton followed by burial at Forest Memorial Park in Milton, WV. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 4 condolences.
DANA WALTERS
Sunday February 2, 2020 at
1:00 PM
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I remember Mr. Norris from years ago when he attended Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. He was such a nice man. Condolences to his wife, Louise, and children.
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Evelyn J Orosz
Monday January 20, 2020 at
10:56 AM
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So very sorry for your loss. Praying that God will bring you comfort and strength that you need. Also to take comfort in precious memories that stay with us forever. Love and Godspeed, Eve and Tom Orosz from the mall.
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Nathan Renninger
Saturday January 18, 2020 at
4:51 AM
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I’m sorry for your loss. No doubt this is one of the hardest points of your life. The way you grieve and navigate through this is important. Ask for help if you need it. You are not alone. Sending love and well wishes. I’m here with a hug and some ice cream if y’all want to make a trip up north.
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Mark Spears
Friday January 17, 2020 at
12:04 PM
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So sorry Louise.
Love and prayers for you and your family.
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