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Norris Dorsey Obituary

Friendswood, Texas - NORRIS P. DORSEY, JR., 74, born June 9, 1931 in Galveston, Texas to Norris, Sr., and Helena Dorsey. After a short courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family, he passed away July 18, 2005. Norris served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He worked for M. W. Kellogg Co. in the United States and around the world, and retired after 20 years as plant manager. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 20, 2005 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; mother, Helena Withers; daughters, Denise Drunk and husband Markus, Darlene Tinsley, Julie Scabora and Karen Schwilm; sons, Norris Paul Dorsey, III and wife Vickie, Andrew Scabora, Jr. and wife Debra, Stephen Dorsey and wife Maurine, Craig Dorsey and wife Linda, Stephen Scabora and wife Lorraine, and Daniel Scabora and wife Dana; 20 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Jean Kelley and Mary Philpot and husband Jerry; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 19, 2005.

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Jennifer, Alex, Natalie and Olivia Guerra-Wardlaw

August 3, 2005

My Papa was the best! He was such an important part of our family - we will all miss him daily! I got to talk to Papa about alot of things, he always amazed me with his wisdom. He had an open mind, heart and loving soul! Papa - may you be peaceful for all the wonderful days you spend in Heaven. I can't wait to see you again....



With much love to all of our family and may God bless each person everyday!



Butterfly kisses from Natalie and Olivia!

Sallye Clark

July 26, 2005

Pappa Norris, We love you and will miss you very much. Sallye, Halye and Logan Clark

William Rasmussen

July 22, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tony Vinitski

July 21, 2005

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I worked with Norris on my first two Projects with MW Kellogg in Arzew, Algeria and Bintulu, Malaysia. Norris was a gentlemen and true friend.

Robert Rasmussen

July 20, 2005

Rest in Peace Norris.



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John Crossley

July 20, 2005

I worked and lived in the same camp as Norris in Bintulu, Malaysia - hard to believe - 25 yrs ago and remember him as being a fine gentleman. With regards to the family. John Crossley

John Guerra

July 19, 2005

Until we meet again Pappa...Love

Rita Stoker

July 19, 2005

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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