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PEARL, MS - Charles R. Norris, 69, was born December 26, 1939 in Phillips County Arkansas to the late H.P. Norris and Susie Littleton Norris. Charles died Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Visitation (beginning at 12 p.m. Friday, October 2) will be followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. A graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m. at Goodwater Cemetery in Magee.
An agricultural chemist, Charles served at Barrow-Agee and Peabody Laboratories before becoming Vice President and co-owner of Mid-Continent Laboratories from which he retired in 2008. A member of the Old Guard of the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS), Charles received numerous awards from the AOCS for cotton seed analysis. During his brief retirement, Charles continued his twenty-five year service as a Senior Tax Advisor for H&R Block. A life-long member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Charles earned the distinguished rank of Pilgrim Degree of Merit and held all leadership offices in the Louisiana Moose Association including State Secretary, a position he held for 35 years.
Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years Wynn Lowry Norris; two daughters, Donna Norris and Stacey Norris Hight (Terry); an adopted daughter, Barbara (DS) Poole; a sister and brother-in-law, Estelle "Sissie" and Jack Ward; three grandchildren, Brennan Joy Hight, Charles "Charlie" Donovan Hight, and Robert "Robbie" Norris Hight; and, many nephews and nieces.
Because of his life devotion to science and his continuing admonition that his progeny pursue quality education, the family asks that, in lieu of flowers, any donations go to The Science Lab Project of First Presbyterian Day School (1390 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39202) or Moose Charities (Mooseheart, IL).
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Kris Morris
October 21, 2009
I am sorry to hear about Mr Norris's death. He always made me feel like I was family, and we had such a great time hanging out with the girls. We will keep you in our prayers. Scott and I know how hard it is to lose your Father. Kris Morris
Tom and Diane Parker
October 14, 2009
Wynn,
We will have an empty place in our hearts for Charles. He was a friend and mentor to us both.
Tom and Diane Parker
Elizabeth & Bill Stoltzfus
October 6, 2009
Wynn, we are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. I wish there was something to say that would help ease your grief but I don't think there are any words that could even touch it. We will lift you and yours in prayer.
Frances Prewitt
October 2, 2009
Gwinn our thoughts and prayers are with you and family, We loved Charles so much and he will really be missed by all of us. He had such a wit about him, he was so good to me and Skeeter during the conventions that we would not have done it without him(hospitality room)Love to you,Frances
October 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack and Linda Williams
October 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
LuBeth Cooper Gundlach
Hattiesburg HS 1958
Lois Thomason
October 2, 2009
Ms Norris, I was so shocked to hear about Charles, I sat with him at a H&R Block class
about 2 weeks ago. Have met you at Block banquets in the past. He will sorely be missed by the Block family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Betty Lett
October 1, 2009
Wynn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls during this trying time. Charles will be missed by all who knew him. I will also remember the good times we all had togather. Wished I could be with you at this time. but I will be thinking about you.
Love you
October 1, 2009
Wynn and family,
Words cannot express the sense of loss and shock that Charles' family at H&R Block is feeling. We all loved Charles for his quick wit, his tell it like it is personality, and his huge heart. My boys still refer to him as "Chuck Norris" and can't believe he is gone. We will all miss him very much but will carry him in our hearts. Our thoughts, prayers, and love go to you and the family.
Love Adela, Tim, Derrick & Michael Walsleben and the entire H&R Block family of associates
Tommy Hedgepeth
October 1, 2009
Wynn, I was so very sorry to hear about Charles. We were so close working together at H&R Block. Gail and I missed y'all when we moved to Tennessee. Charles will be deeply missed!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Tommy & Gail
October 1, 2009
Wynn, I'm so sorry to hear about Charles. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.
Love you,
Janet (Whittington) Decker
October 1, 2009
Wynn, so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love to you and your family.
Phyllis Adams Fennell
October 1, 2009
Dear Mrs. Norris,
I was shocked when Mom told me about Mr. Norris’ death. You, Stacy, Donna and Barbara have my deepest sympathy.
I will always remember what a wonderful sense of humor Mr. Norris’ had and what fun you both were that year when Dana and I went to Destin, FL with Mom and Dad to the Cotton convention!
Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mendy Britton Randall
Guy Nell & Gator Haynes
October 1, 2009
Thinking of you and let you know you re in our prayers. Love you
October 1, 2009
Wynn you are in our prayers. Women of the Moose Chapter 1298 Natchez
October 1, 2009
Wynn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. His wit and humor will live on in all of us that knew him!!! Love to all, Brian and Pat Calder
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