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Sammy Norris Obituary
BEECHISLAND - Samuel D. Norris of Beech Island, SC passed away from the loving hands of his earthly family to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Thursday, July 20th, 2017. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Margie Brown and Jimmie Stewart, and a brother Alva Norris.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 59 years, Sandra S. Norris, three children, Carl Norris (Patti), JD Norris (Cheryl), all of Beech Island and Shannon Bowers (Keith), of Graniteville, SC, two sisters, Evelyn Smith, Lawrenceville, GA and June Pyle, Alexandria, AL and a brother, Warren Norris, Grovetown, GA; ten Grandchildren and fourteen Great Grandchildren.
Samuel, lovingly known as Sammy and Papa, was born in Columbia County, GA to the late James P. and Lucille Hardy Norris. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Sammy retired from National Cash Register with 38 years of service as a field engineer. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Beech Island, SC where he served in numerous capacities over the years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but most of all, he enjoyed time with his family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon, Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Second Baptist Church of Beech Island, 655 Beech Island Ave, Beech Island, SC. 29842. Pastors David Lester and Frank Hyder will officiate.
The family will greet friends Saturday at the church from 11 o'clock until the start of the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to www.kidstuff-USA.org
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Tom Thomas
July 22, 2017
Condolences to your family, because no matter how old or young when one passes, its an empty spot at the table of life for their family. Lifting you up in prayer !
William Osteen
July 21, 2017
Sammy a dear friend and brother in Christ I LOVE you and will miss you it makes me feel good knowing that you are with our Savior.
July 21, 2017
When we lose a loved one our grief can be unbearable. May you find comfort in the many memories of your life together. Matthew 11:28, 29, 30
Marianne Jones
July 21, 2017
I will miss my sweet Uncle Sammy's smile and the sound of his laughter. May God's love and peace be with his family.
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