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Louisville, Ky. - William Merritt Norvell III ("Snooks"), 82, 1941 W. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. passed away at his home on January 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Merritt Norvell, Jr. and Claudia Lauretta Norvell. Mr. Norvell was born in Jacksonville, IL and was a 1958 graduate of Jacksonville High School.
Mr. Norvell leaves behind two daughters, Stacy L. Norvell, and Tracy N. Norvell. In addition, he leaves behind his beloved granddaughter, Gianni Norvell-Elliott and brother, Larry Norvell Sr.
A Memorial service will be held at Bethel A. M. E. church, 905 N. Clay Ave, Jacksonville, IL. on Sunday, February 19 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations be made to the Emphysema Foundation of America in his honor.
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Fred Berry
February 9, 2024
We knew one another all of our lives, going back to 1940. Snooks was best man at our wedding in 1970. We were brothers from other mothers! I will miss him dearly.
Fredrick J Berry Sr
February 16, 2023
Snooks and I have been close friends since I was 5 months old. Our mothers were close and we were like brothers. We were in a vocal group, the "Los Cabelleros" in high school. We were roommates in our first year at SIU, and he was the best man at our wedding in 1970. We always stayed in touch although I was living in California. I will sorely miss him. Rest in peace my bother!
Mary Nicholson Grice
February 15, 2023
Bill and I we´re close friends at SIU, Carbondale, during his freshman and my sophomore year there. I shall always remember him as a talented, high spirited, sassy, and fun loving young man. Whenever our paths crossed over the years, he was still the same Bill; always true to himself.
I was very saddened to hear of his passing, and I pray that you, his family and loved ones, may find solace in the love and precious memories which you shared during his 82 year sojourn with us.
May he Rest in Peace in the cradle of God´s loving arms.
Mary Nicholson Grice
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Jim Fisher
February 15, 2023
Was William son of the Norval shoe repair shop of Jacksonville our family was good friends of the family we are from the Frank Nunes family
Sorry for the loss
Jim Fisher
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