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1925
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2011
Alvin Norris Obituary
Norris Retired
3/14/1925 - 1/5/2011
Alvin W. Norris 85 passed away peacefully on January 5, 2011. Born in Pace, Florida, stationed in Sacramento, Calif., in the Air Force, met and married wife Phyllis P. Norris of 63 years of Sacramento, Calif., and had three children Nancy Norris, Timothy Norris, John Norris and daughter-in-law Carmen Norris. Five grandsons Joel Hilbert, Calvin Norris, Kyle Norris, Michael Norris, Cody Norris, six great grandchildren Macie, Tieghlor, Haley, Ryan, Josephine and Truman.
Alvin would do anything for his family and would give a stranger the shirt off his back.
Alvin retired USAF of 21 years then retired after 20 years with CalTrans and still kept working for Rushway Piloting.
Lets not forget his love of golf he was a member of the Auburn Valley Country Club for many years, even making his famous hole-in-one, Alvin loved sports and hobbies also including fishing, hunting and camping. Everyone close to Alvin would call him Big Al.
Alvin is preceded in death by his two brothers and four sisters and granddaughter Samantha Norris. His sister Louise Barrett and brother-in-law Bob Barrett live in Pensacola, Florida, where many of his nieces and nephews are.
We are going to miss you so very much, but like you said Pop, "I'm going home". We take such comfort knowing you have family and friends waiting for you in Heaven.
We love and miss you so much dad.
Viewing will be held at Lassila Funeral Chapel in Auburn, January 12, 2011, from 1p.m. - 7p.m. Services will be held at Barrancas Memorial Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida, January 14, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. where Alvin Walker Norris will rest.
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millard k Allen
January 22, 2011
I was very sorry to hear of Dot passing we did not hear about it until to late to go to barrancas for burial my familys thoughts and prayers are with you all! Millard Keith Allen and family
January 21, 2011
Big Al was witty and extremely funny. He always had a firm handshake and kind word for me. He always made me feel warm and welcomed at all times and through these actions he made me a better person...Ms Norris,Tim and Nancy please know my thoughts and prayers are with you...Michael McColgan
Neisha Jimenez
January 17, 2011
I am deeply sorry for the lost of a great man. I cant remember a day or a night when Al would come into Raleys and talk to everyone about his love of his life and his family. Al will be deeply missed.
January 13, 2011
Dear family, sorry for the mispell, I meant to print Big Al. Again, my heart and prayers go out to you all. Frank
frank paoli, jr.
January 13, 2011
Can't remember a time when Big Al and Phyllis were'nt there to support our football team's. He projected a tough image but I knew he was just a big teddy bear at heart. Have many fond memories. My heart goes out to the entire Norris family and hope this note lets you just how special we all thought he was. Sincerely, Frank Paoli, Jr.
January 13, 2011
Can't remember a time when Beg Al and Phyllis were'nt there to support our football team. Although he came off as a hardnose, I knew he was just a big teddy bear at heart, just like my dad. I have alot of fond memories. To Phyllis, Tim and Nancy, my heart goes out to you and your families for the loss of a great husband, father, and a friend to all of us. I will miss him. Sincerely, Frank Paoli, Jr.
Mike Ray
January 12, 2011
Big Al, thanks for putting up with all our mischief in our younger days...we're going to miss you...thinking of you Phyllis, Tim and Nanci
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