James R. Norris, Jr.

James R. Norris, Jr., 77, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from cancer. He was born on February 16, 1934 in Sycamore Creek, WV to parents, James and Lena Norris. Mr. Norris was retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. He was a Korean and Vietnam War Veteran. Following his military service he worked for Civil Service locally as a Flight Simulator Trainer and retired from NAS Jacksonville. He had lived in the local area since 1968 and was of the Methodist faith. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed wood working, leather work, college football (especially the Seminoles) and NASCAR (he rooted for Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr.). Mr. Norris was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include his wife, Lois N. Bosley Norris; sons, Roy C. Norris, Mark D. Norris and Thomas R. Bush (Norris) and his wife, Faye; daughter, Tonda L. Norris; sister, Laura L. Southern; 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Rick Howard officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 noon until service time. Military honors will be given at the service. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.