Monday, June 15th, 2015
Jim Norris
Jim "Herk" Norris, age 54, of Celina, passed away at 10:00 P.M., Saturday, June 13, 2015 at his residence.
He was born March 23, 1961 in Celina, the son of Billy Lee "Bill" and Janice "Sue" Morgan Norris. His Father preceded him in death in 2006, and his Mother survives in Celina.
Jim is also survived by his Sisters: Kathy Norris of Celina and Becky (Mark) Cyphers of North Carolina, Special Aunts: "Mike" & Sandy, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including his roommates: Greg and Tom, and caregivers from Cheryl Ann Programs and IHS Services.
Jim had attended Cheryl Ann School and worked at CA Industries, where he was involved in community employment at various local businesses, including Reynolds & Reynolds and Java Nation.
As a participant in Special Olympics, Jim won many awards in Basketball, Bowling and Running. After his retirement from playing basketball, he was named honorary coach of the Cheryl Ann "Bobcats" team.
He was an avid Elvis fan, and had a large collection of Elvis memorabilia and music. Jim loved music, singing karaoke, and dancing. He enjoyed many trips to concerts throughout the area. A special pleasure for Jim was spending time with his family.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 18, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastors Mike Spencer and Shawn Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.
Calling Hours are 2:00 -7:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 17 and from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Thursday, at the Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or The Special Olympics.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
