William Norris
- Liberty
William S. Norris, 93, of 119 Flat Rock Church Road, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 at McCall Hospice House.
Born in Anderson County, a son of the late William Scarborough and Rebecca Gillespie Norris, Mr. Norris retired from Mohawk Mills and was a member of Bishop Branch Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the US Navy.
Surviving are his wife, Frances Brown Norris of the home; a son, Don Norris of Liberty; three daughters, Jane Lesley (David) of Greer, Shirley Gwinn of Greenville and Frances Chapman (Larry) of Williamston; nine grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Norris was predeceased by his first wife, Alene Perry Norris, a daughter, Phyllis Smith, a brother, two sisters, and by a great-grandson, Grant Cunningham.
Private graveside services will be 11:00 AM Thursday at Liberty Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, 775 Spartan Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29301.
Family members are at their respective homes.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown which is assisting the family.