RAYMOND L. NORRIS

RAYMOND L. NORRIS, age 83, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on August 24, 1931 in Fletcher to the late John and Ethel (Kaiser) Norris.  His wife of 60 years, Shirley (Adams) Norris, survives

In addition to his wife, Raymond is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law: Rick and Sharon Norris of Troy and Mark Norris of Atlanta, GA; brothers-in-law: Jim (Judy) Adam of GA and Bruce Adams; sisters-in-law: Janet Adams and Jodi Adams, both of Cleveland and Brenda (Don) Kragenbrink of CA; grandchildren: Brittany Norris and Meghan (Tyler) Bertke; great grandchildren: Jayden Norris and Luke Bertke; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by one sister: Joan Mangas.

Raymond was a 1951 graduate of Troy High School.  Raymond proudly served his country as a member of the US Army.  He was a longtime member of Troy Christian Church, Troy Fish and Game and Amvets #49 of Troy.  Raymond was also a member of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary for 20 years and the Troy Police Auxiliary for 30 years.  He worked security for Troy High School sporting events and loved supporting all of the teams.  Raymond was employed by Miami Auto Parts.  He retired from Hobart/ITW as an expediter and, also, retired from Troy City Schools Food Services.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Chris Heiss officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  Full military honors will be presented at the cemetery.  Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM at the funeral home on Tuesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .