He was born July 11, 1935, in Cumberland County, to the late Robert A. (Bob) and Clara Melton Norris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Laymon Norris.
Gerald retired from General Motors and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Survivors include:
His wife – Sandra Rodgers Norris of Columbia
One son – Terry and his wife Rochelle Norris of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
Two daughters – Debra and her husband Shawn Grass of Greenfield, Indiana and Lisa and her husband Ray Schmitt of Hesston, Kansas
Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
Funeral service – Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Carli Riggs and Bro. Terry Shelley officiating
Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Wednesday
Casket Bearers: Brian Wehrley, Tanner Norris, Shawn Grass, Jacob Grass, Jesse Grass, Ray Schmitt, Jeremy Holloway
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements