John G. Norris
July 15, 1920 — June 4, 2015
Major John G. Norris, US Army (Retired), of 7401 Peppercorn Drive, a devoted Mason, laid down his working tools and joined the Lord on 4 June 2015. Viewing will be at McMullen Funeral Home 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA on Monday 8 June 2015 at 10:00 AM followed by a Memorial Service at the funeral home at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Fort Benning Cemetery on Wednesday 10 June 2015 at 11:00 AM. Major Norris was born 15 July 1920 in South Coventry, Connecticut to Reginald B. and Marion Parker Norris. He was a veteran of WWII and Korea. He retired from the US Army with over twenty-one years of active service, and later retired from Home Federal Savings and Loan Association.
Major Norris was an Honorary Past Master of Fort Benning Lodge No. 579, F&AM, and a Mason for over 65 years. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason KCCH and a life member of the York Rite Bodies in Edinburg, Scotland and Germany; Al Sihah Temple, AAONMS; Columbus Fort Benning Shrine Club; Royal Order of Scotland; Fort Benning Chapter No. 278, OES; Chattahoochee York Rite College No. 166; Muscogee Conclave Red Cross of Constantine; Military Order of World Wars; Sons of the American Revolution; and, a past Director of Collingwood Library and Museum on Americanism in Alexandria, VA. He was also a National Commander of the Heroes of ‘76, National Sojourners, Inc. Major Norris was a member of the Fort Benning Main Post Chapel.
He was preceded in death by Margaret R. Norris, his spouse of 48 1/2 years; his sister Shirley Fairman; and, his half-sister Betty Berg of Redding, CA. Survivors include a daughter, June Elizabeth Norris, of Gresham, OR; a son, Michael J. Norris, of Auburn, WA; a step-daughter, Janice C. Lakin, of Tulsa, OK; a step-son, James J. Cravens, Jr., of Simpsonville, SC.; four step-grandchildren; and, eight step-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SEM Fund National Sojourners, Inc, 7942 R. Couny Court, Springfield, VA 22153, or to Fort Benning Lodge No. 579, F&AM, 2304 Fort Benning Road, Columbus, GA 31903.
3874 Gentian Blvd Post Office Box 7907
Columbus, GA, 31908
3874 Gentian Blvd.
Columbus, GA, 31907
Major Norris was an Honorary Past Master of Fort Benning Lodge No. 579, F&AM, and a Mason for over 65 years. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason KCCH and a life member of the York Rite Bodies in Edinburg, Scotland and Germany; Al Sihah Temple, AAONMS; Columbus Fort Benning Shrine Club; Royal Order of Scotland; Fort Benning Chapter No. 278, OES; Chattahoochee York Rite College No. 166; Muscogee Conclave Red Cross of Constantine; Military Order of World Wars; Sons of the American Revolution; and, a past Director of Collingwood Library and Museum on Americanism in Alexandria, VA. He was also a National Commander of the Heroes of ‘76, National Sojourners, Inc. Major Norris was a member of the Fort Benning Main Post Chapel.
He was preceded in death by Margaret R. Norris, his spouse of 48 1/2 years; his sister Shirley Fairman; and, his half-sister Betty Berg of Redding, CA. Survivors include a daughter, June Elizabeth Norris, of Gresham, OR; a son, Michael J. Norris, of Auburn, WA; a step-daughter, Janice C. Lakin, of Tulsa, OK; a step-son, James J. Cravens, Jr., of Simpsonville, SC.; four step-grandchildren; and, eight step-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SEM Fund National Sojourners, Inc, 7942 R. Couny Court, Springfield, VA 22153, or to Fort Benning Lodge No. 579, F&AM, 2304 Fort Benning Road, Columbus, GA 31903.
VIsitation
JUN 8. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
McMullen Funeral Home3874 Gentian Blvd Post Office Box 7907
Columbus, GA, 31908
Funeral Service
JUN 8. 11:00 AM (EDT)
McMullen Funeral Home Chapel3874 Gentian Blvd.
Columbus, GA, 31907
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