Dewey Wayne Norris

NORRIS Dewey Wayne Norris, age 62 and a resident of River Ridge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Wayne was born in Collins, MS on July 6, 1945. Devoted companion of 30 years and loving husband of Pansy Solberg. Wayne was known to many of his friends as "Hacksaw". Son of the late Dewey Everett Norris and Bertie Rae Norris and brother of two sisters who predeceased him, Doris Jean Dossett and Irma Rue Norris. Wayne was a loving and caring father of four daughters, Carla Michelle Vath, Melissa Ann McDevitt, Angie Lynn Dillenkoffer and Dawn Michelle Lambert. Proud Grandfather of 9 Grandchildren, Natalie Vath, Patrick Vath, Jr., Dewey Norris, Bertie McDevitt, Shelby Dillenkoffer, Lora Jane Dillenkoffer, Addison Garsaud, Wyatt Lambert and Samantha Lambert and one Great Grandson, John Calandro, IV. Brother-In-Law of Martha J. Harp and Jerry Harp of Lineville, AL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. We will all miss the special love and guidance that he gave to each of us. Wayne had a host of many close friends that he dearly loved and enjoyed being with them; many of these relationships have lasted since childhood. Special friends to Wayne, only to mention a few, were Bert Sherwin, Mary Louise Breland, Gary "Rock" Rutherford, John "Vince" Harrington and Bobby LeBlanc. Wayne loved his dog and constant companion "Bunkie Blue". If you knew him, you loved and respected him. Wayne grew up in Hattiesburg, MS and lived and worked most of his adult life in New Orleans and River Ridge, LA. Wayne was the owner of Dubois Foreign Car Repair, Inc. and worked in the Foreign Car Industry over the past 40 years of his career. Wayne loved hunting, fishing, camping and enjoyed the outdoors and nature. He was a member of the New Orleans Fly Fishers Association and made many friends with this group. He attended exercise classes at East Jefferson Hospital, Respiratory Rehab and made many friends while there. The Family wishes to thank the Staff of Ochsner Foundation Hospital for the special care and constant professional attention given to Wayne and the Family. Special thanks also to the Staff of East Jefferson Respiratory Rehab; Wayne really enjoyed exercising with his many friends there. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend visitation at L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2929 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA, on Friday evening, April 25, 2008 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Funeral Services will be conducted by Pastor Charles Loftin and held at Calvary Baptist Church in Bassfield, MS on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 1:00 PM. Visitation to be held at the Church from noon until the time of service, followed by interment at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery, 25 Mt. Horeb Road, Collins, MS.