Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Friday, July 9, 2021
12:00pm-1:00pm
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Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 N. Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Friday, July 9, 2021
1:00pm
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Robert Lee Norris

of Clute, TX

July 4, 1923 - July 7, 2021


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RL Norris, 98, of Clute, left this life on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. The family will receive friends at the Lakewood Funeral Home at 12 p.m. followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. on July 9, 2021, with Jim Belcher officiating. Interment will be will held at Restwood Cemetery in Clute, TX.

RL was born on July 4, 1923 in Eustace, TX to Annie Lee Smith Norris and Raphael Norris. RL grew up in Athens, TX. He served our country in the United States Navy from Sept. 1942 to the end of WWII in 1945. On Feb. 15, 1945, while on shore leave, RL married his bride Irene (Monk) Norris of 76 years. The couple had 3 daughters Gloria Jean Perry, Vickie Lynn Haish and Wanda Jo Coker.

RL and Irene have been long time members of the Clute Church of Christ since moving here in the 1950's. RL was a member of the Clute Volunteer Fire Department in from 1954 to 1972. RL was awarded the honor of Admiral of the Texas Navy from Gov. Mark White in 1986. He helped start the boy's baseball Pony League for Clute, followed later by the first Clute girls' softball team and the Clute Girl Scouts. RL worked at the Dow Chemical Co. plant in Freeport for 33 years as an operator.

During his retirement, RL served as the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science curator of Mineralogy. For many years, RL met with fellow veterans and contributed to the National Destroyer Escort Association. He also volunteered at Sea Wolf Park in Galveston.

RL is survived by wife Irene, daughters Vickie Lynn (Freddie) Haish and Wanda Jo (Steven) Coker; grandchildren: Becky (Robbie) Duke, Robert (Laura) Perry, Eddie (Amanda) Haish, Kim (Rowdy) Webb, Crystal (Chris) Nunn, Courtney Hammond (Mack Coleman), Stephanie Coker (Kyle Palmer) and Ken Scott; great-grandchildren: Gwen (Nathan) Lycan, Christina (Bobby) Elkins, Lee "Buck" (Lynzey) Duke, William Perry, Dakota (Heather) Webb, Aaron Haish, Randal Perry, Sierra Webb, Zackery Nunn, Skyler Hammond, Madeline Haish, Daniel Hammond, Hayden Nunn, Evan Nunn, Carson Scott and Irelynn Scott; great-great-grandchildren: Cheyenne, John, Caleb, Julianna, Sonya, Gunnar, Ryan and Mara; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by mother Annie Lee Sorenson, father Raphael Norris, sisters Alice Cade and Margie Stogner, daughter Gloria Jean (& husband Ben) Perry, and grandson Thomas Perry.

Pallbearers will be William Perry, Lee Duke, Dakota Webb, Aaron Haish, Randal Perry, Zackery Nunn, Daniel Hammond and Hayden Nunn.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to IPH Hospice or Brazosport Museum of Natural Science.



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6 Condolence(s)
Admiral Chester F. Barnes, II
Lake Jackosn, TX
Friday, July 16, 2021

It is with great sadness, I learned of the passing of Admiral R.L Norris. He served honorably in World War Two and dedicated his live to others. Especially his family and his wife of 73 years.
Receiving a commission as a Texas Navy Admiral is the highest civilian honor a governor can bestow on a citizen of Texas.
We honor his life and pray for his family in this time of sorrow.
"CALM SEAS AND TRAILING WINDS, GOOD SIR !"

Admiral Chester F. Barnes, II
Commander
Charles E. Hawkins Squadron/ Galveston
Member of the board of director of the Texas Navy Association.
Sons of the Republic of Texas

Chris Jeannott
lake jacskon, TX
Friday, July 9, 2021

Prayers and thoughts for yall's.

Glenn & Mickie Monk
OZONA, TX
Thursday, July 8, 2021

Sorry to here of the loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace and give you and your family strength at this difficult time. You all were blessed to have him a long time and now he is at peace enjoying his heavenly time with his heavenly father. We may not be there in person but we will be there in memory and send our love to all. Love Glenn and Mickie

Jeff Bilyeu
Angleton, TX
Thursday, July 8, 2021

So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers of strength and healing to all of the family. Jeff Bilyeu

Jackie Cade Lindsey
Dayton, TX
Thursday, July 8, 2021

My Uncle RL is a good man. He was the fun uncle. I have many childhood memories of making Homemade ice cream, peach or root beer, and eating watermelon. Listening to stories and looking at the rock collection. He was my momma's brother. Loved his voice too. He lived a good solid life. Prayers to all of my family.

Amy Moyle
Angleton, TX
Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Steph - your airport family loves you lots and is thinking of you and all of your family members during this time of great grief. Given how much time you have spent with him, my bet is that we have all had the privilege of seeing glimmers of him lived out in you. Since we never got the distinct pleasure of meeting him, we are truly grateful for the investment that he made in you! We are all blessed because of him; I just know it!