Wayne Norris

Local resident, Wayne Norris, born in Corsican on January 20, 1918, passed away on August 18, 2010. He was the son of Will N. and Ocie Jackson Norris and lived in Corsicana all of his life except for the years 1978 to 2003. He and his wife of 65 years resided in Star Harbor on Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson Couty during those years. In November of 2003 he and Winnette returned to Corsicana to be nearer medical facilities and care givers. He was a resident of Heritage Oaks Retirement Village at the time of his death. He was a member of the Westhill Church of Christ. He was a graduate of the Corsicana public school system. He married Lois Winnette Laudan on December 11, 1938 and from that union were born three sons, Ronald W. of Arlington, G. Michael of Houston and William A. (Tony) Norris. Wayne's work history included 35 years with the U.S. Postal Department. He began his career in 1941 and retired as Postmaster in 1976. He was involved in many civic responsibilities for Corsicana. He served three terms as City Commissioner with one term as Mayor Pro-Tem. Wayne was the last survivor of the members of the City Commissioners who dedicated the new Government Center on May 16, 1975. He was chairman of the organized Corsicana Civil Service Commission in 1975. He was president of the local Kiwanis Club in 1968 and served as a director for the Chamber of Commerce. While in Star Harbor he served two terms as City Commissioner and Auditor for that city. Wayne's military career involved service in the U.S. Navy in World War II. After discharge, he joined the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring in 1960 as battalion Command Sergeant Major. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Winnette on November 12, 2004 and his son Tony on August 25 of 2004. He is survived by his two sons, Ron and Mike; one daughters-in-law, Wanda Harris of Arlington; one sister, Elaine Jenkins of Plano; grandchildren John of Dallas and Becky of Arlington, Courtney Wurz of Spring; two great grandchildren, Garrett and Alyssa Hayslip of Arlington and many nephews and nieces. Family will receive vistors on Friday, August 20th from 6-8pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be conducted 10:30am Saturday, August 21st at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Wayne Norris

January 20, 1918 - August 18, 2010