Virgil Lee Norrell Sr.

1936 - 2013

Virgil Lee Norrell Sr. obituary, 1936-2013, Benbrook, TX

BORN

1936

DIED

2013

Virgil Norrell Obituary

Virgil Lee Norrell Sr., 76, was received home by God on Monday April 8, 2013. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday at Calvario Funeral Chapel (formerly Shannon North). Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home Virgil was born June 18, 1936, in Van Zandt County, Texas, to Clarence Claydin and Ollie Carter Norrell. He grew up in West Texas as a dirt farmer, graduated from high school and joined the Air Force during the Korean War. He lived in Fort Worth for the past 23 years and was retired from Bell Helicopter. Virgil was a generous and kind soul, and was loved by all who knew him. He worked every hour that God sent. Virgil was preceded in death by Helen Marie Wexler Norrell, Billie Hallman Norrell, and a son, James Dale Norrell. Survivors: Wife, Aeris Anderson Norrell; sons, Virgil Lee Norrell Jr. of Brisbane, Australia, and Paul Newton Norrell of Westminster, TX.; brothers, Claude Norrell and Stewart Norrell both of Plainview, TX; grandchildren, John Paul Norrell, William Riley Norrell and Matthew Richmond Norrell; and many grandchildren from each marriage.

Published by Star-Telegram on Apr. 10, 2013.
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I miss Virgil so much. He was one of the best men on the planet.

Caryl

Family

April 4, 2022

I think of you often and it brings me peace knowing that you are with our heavenly father.

Caryl Diggs

Daughter

April 4, 2020

I did not get the opportunity to meet him, but reading all of the kind words, I wish I had. I bought his home on Chambers Creek Drive in 2011 & absolutely love living there.
To the family, I pray that God grants you peace & strength during this difficult time.

Cyndi

April 16, 2013

Sorry I did not get to personally meet him.
I bought his home on Chambers Creek Drive in 2011 & I absolutely love living there. Reading all of the kind words about him makes me wish I had known him. My prayers go out to the family that God grants you peace & strength during this difficult time.

Cyndi

April 16, 2013

Godspeed Virgil. I will forever miss you.

Caryl Diggs

April 16, 2013

My warmest thoughts to the family.

Dan Kennedy

April 14, 2013

We love you and we're missing you Virgil. I know that you are where you are supposed to be. God called up a very special Angel in you, and I know that of any job or task that you've ever been assigned, this is the best and most honored of all. You're an inspiration to me and I'm thankful and truly blessed that I got to be part of your family. So much love for you always.

Kathy Anderson

April 12, 2013

Our prayers are with all the family..We are so sorry for your loss..

Randy & Cheryl Cole

April 11, 2013

Papa was the most kind hearted and gentlest man I have ever met. When I think back to my time spent with him there is nothing but great memories. One of my best memories was him cleaning out the hot tub in the back yard just for me... He spent several hours on that thing for me to use it for 30 minutes and then he got me ice cream afterwards. I love you papa and will miss you dearly

Dawn Tunis

April 10, 2013

Loved his giving spirit.I remember many cups of coffee with him & Marie after i dropped Leilani off at school..Sometimes it was almost time to pick her up & we would still be talking.
He was a loving & caring husband ,father & friend.

Juanita Kim

April 10, 2013

My prayers to the family. Remember the memories and smile, do not shed your tears for he is in a much better place and will always be near. He's now your guardian angel

Veronica Cox

April 10, 2013

Love and prayer are extended to the Wexler family.

Eva Howard

April 10, 2013

I met Virgil back in the 80s when his wife, Marie and daughter, Debbie volunteered with me at the Bridge Over Troubled Waters. I have many wonderful memories of the fun times we spent together. I don't believe that I have ever seen a man as devoted to his wife and family as Virgil; he was definitely one in a million. What a beautiful example his life is to all of us and I feel blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

Frankie Randall

April 10, 2013

Virgil was truly a great friend, employee, father and grand father. I was blessed to work with him. What a wonderful and devoted man!

Greg Napier

April 9, 2013

Paw paw the best memory I have is coming over to your house on Chambers Creek Dr. And helping you mow the grass, afterwords you and I would get in your truck( the old one) you would light your pipe and we would go to the feed store and you would buy me ice cream sandwichs and we would go back to your house and watch wheel of fortune , and play marbles. I am going to miss you Paw paw. I love you!!

Danny Wexler

April 9, 2013

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Calvario Funeral Chapel (formerly Shannon North)

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