Herman Arvin Norris, 90, of Monticello, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 7, at Chapel Woods Nursing and Rehab in Warren. He was born April 15, 1932, in Harrell, to the late Everett Norris and Annie Smart Norris.
He was a retired farmer, United States Navy Veteran and member of Tabernacle of Faith Church. Herman enjoyed traveling, gardening, fishing, camping and doing his churches maintenance. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Rebecca Austin; and a son, Mitchell R. Norris.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Norris of Monticello; a daughter, Debbie and Ron Newberry of Mt. Ida; a son, Terry (Margaret) Norris of Monticello; step children, Janet and Tommy Vinson of Magnolia, Ronnie and Angel McTigrit of Star City, Patsy and Denny Hurst of El Dorado and Gary McTigrit of El Dorado; two sisters, Linda Aldridge and Carolyn Norris both of Bryant; grandchildren, Josh and Jamie Newberry, Summer and Chase Riehn, Hayley and Bart Russell, Heath McTigrit, Trent Vinson, Eli and Amie Vinson, Jennifer and Jeremy Bradley, Holly and Kelly Ray Persons; and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Tabernacle of Faith Church in Monticello with Rev. Terry Norris and Rev. Ron Newberry officiating. Burial was in Walnut Lake Cemetery in Dumas. There was a visitation from 5-7 p.m. Monday evening at Tabernacle Church. You can sign Herman's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
