Photo courtesy of Melancon Levingston Funeral Home - Port Neches
Orange, Texas
Jun 10, 1950 – Sep 24, 2011 (Age 61)
Douglas Riley Norwood June 10, 1950- September 24, 2011 Douglas Riley Norwood, 61, of Orange, Texas passed away on Saturday September 24, 2011. A lifelong resident of the area, Douglas was born in Port Arthur, Texas on June 10, 1950. He was the son of the late Doris Duplantis Norwood and the late W.R. Norwood. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1968. Douglas worked as a Draftsman and Senior Stress Analyst for Matrix Engineering and CB& I for 30 years and Richard Design Services for the last six months, where he made many wonderful friends over the years. Doug loved nothing more than mornings spent fishing with a friend in his prized Ranger boat or taking his grandbabies for a boat ride on Lake Sam Rayburn. He also spent many afternoons singing Willie Nelson songs on one of his favorite guitars. He was a kind and generous man who was well-loved by friends and family. His death has left a large void in the lives of his many friends and his devoted family including his several “adopted” children. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Karen Norwood; his daughter Stacey Vickers and her husband Matthew of Dickinson, Texas; his son Kevin Norwood and significant other, Deedra Mann of Houston, Texas; his son Keith Norwood and his wife Lindsey of Mauriceville, Texas; his sister Christie McNeill and her husband Charles of Nederland, Texas; his brother Roland Norwood and his wife Connie of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and his five beloved grandchildren, Chloe, Emma, Parker, Case and Cole as well as his nieces and nephews. A vigil will be held on Monday evening from 5 to 7 pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2 pm at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with interment to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Groves.
My husband Jack passed away in May 2007. He and Doug were high school friends. Doug was one of the groomsman at our wedding in Alice, Texas.
Vera Weldon
November 24, 2016 | Fort Worth, TX | Friend
Karen, Stacey, Keith and Kevin, Our heartfelt condolences to all of the Norwood family. May your priceless memories bring you all comfort throughout this difficult journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Brock and Rachel LeBlanc and Family
September 27, 2011 | Bridge City, TX
Karen, Kathy and I are so sorry for your family's loss and will keep your family in our prayers. Doug was a hard worker and will surely be missed by all. Having worked with Doug at Triangle Engineering, Matrix, and RDS over the years gave me an opportunity to see not only a dedicated employee but also a man of family. It was obvious he loved his wife,children,and grandchildren. We had a long conversation about family just months ago and he beamed when we discussed the grandkids. God Bless you...
Elton and Kathy Luce
September 26, 2011 | Brookeland, TX
Words cannot convey the sadness we feel at the news of Dougs' passing. For 23 years I have known and worked with Doug. He has always been a friend, a very good co-worker and always very helpful. He will be geatly missed by many friends. We wish you and your family comfort during such a difficult time.
John P. Hailey
September 27, 2011 | TX
I, like so many others in our business had the good fortune to have worked with Doug....we have lost a friend, and extremely talented co-worker. He will be sorely missed. God Bless family members and friends.....Garland and Dorene Gothreaux
Garland Gothreaux
September 26, 2011 | Sulphur, LA
I'm very sorry for your families loss, and I wish you peace in your time of mourning. Doug was a good man. Ray Fisher and Family
Raymond B. Fisher, II
September 26, 2011 | Port Neches, TX
Kevin & Keith, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and each of your families. Ryan & Debbie Pape
Debbie Pape
September 26, 2011 | Canyon Lake, TX
Dear Norwood family, I'm truly sorry for your loss. I will miss picking guitars with my old friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God ease your sorrow.
Blake Walters
September 26, 2011 | Lumberton, TX
Kevin & Keith, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know your family is in our prayers. May God bless you during this time. Love, Jen & Foord
Jennifer & Foord Lyman
September 26, 2011 | Mansfield, TX
