Obituary for Jeremiah Simmes "Jerry" Norris
Jeremiah “Jerry” Simmes Norris, 89, of Bryans Road, Maryland and Callao, Virginia peacefully passed away at his home in Callao surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Thomas Reginald Norris, Sr and the late Martha Johanna Thee Norris and brought home to the family farm in Bryans Road that has remained in the family for over 150 years. He married the former Audrey Mae Elgin and worked the family farm along with his dad and brother. He and Audrey started their own business, Charles County Auto Parts, in 1958 and heretired from there in 1995. He attended St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Hague, Virginia and St. Mary Star of the Sea in Indian Head, Maryland. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Air Force Reserves.
Jerry worked hard to grow their business and was very proud to have Audrey and the kids working with him. After retirement, he and Audrey lived a snowbird life for over 20 years, enjoying their time in Clermont and Dade City, Florida in the winter months. His background as a farmer made him an avid gardener, and his yard and garden were a source of pride. Jerry loved to work with his hands and was an excellent handyman and tinkerer. It truly made him happy when he could repurpose something he had saved. He loved traveling with his wife, kids and granddaughters; golfing; fishing; cooking and eating. Above all, Jerry cherished his wife, children, granddaughters and great-grandsons. His kids and granddaughters thought he was the best Dad and Pop in the world.
Surviving Jerry are his beloved wife of 66 years, Audrey; his daughter Suzanne Norris (Michael Caparrotta); his son David Norris (Traci); his granddaughters Brandi DeLancey (Patrick) and Kelley Hancock; and his great-grandsons Aiden DeLancey and Asher DeLancey. He is also survived by his brother Bill Norris (Rennie); his sister JoAnn Fitch (Russ); his brother-in-law Richard Elgin (Lori); several fond nieces, nephews and cousins; and many dear friends.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was predeceased by his brother Tommy, his sister-in-law Becky and his nephew Reggie.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Hague, Virginia on Friday, June 10 at 11:00 a.m. Father Andrew Heintz will officiate. The burial will be at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, Maryland afterwards at 2:30 p.m. Father Brian Coelho will officiate. A celebration of life will be held in Maryland at a time and date that will be posted here when it is set.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in loving memory of Jerry to either the Callao Volunteer Rescue Squad or to Riverside Northern Neck Hospice.
Jerry worked hard to grow their business and was very proud to have Audrey and the kids working with him. After retirement, he and Audrey lived a snowbird life for over 20 years, enjoying their time in Clermont and Dade City, Florida in the winter months. His background as a farmer made him an avid gardener, and his yard and garden were a source of pride. Jerry loved to work with his hands and was an excellent handyman and tinkerer. It truly made him happy when he could repurpose something he had saved. He loved traveling with his wife, kids and granddaughters; golfing; fishing; cooking and eating. Above all, Jerry cherished his wife, children, granddaughters and great-grandsons. His kids and granddaughters thought he was the best Dad and Pop in the world.
Surviving Jerry are his beloved wife of 66 years, Audrey; his daughter Suzanne Norris (Michael Caparrotta); his son David Norris (Traci); his granddaughters Brandi DeLancey (Patrick) and Kelley Hancock; and his great-grandsons Aiden DeLancey and Asher DeLancey. He is also survived by his brother Bill Norris (Rennie); his sister JoAnn Fitch (Russ); his brother-in-law Richard Elgin (Lori); several fond nieces, nephews and cousins; and many dear friends.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was predeceased by his brother Tommy, his sister-in-law Becky and his nephew Reggie.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Hague, Virginia on Friday, June 10 at 11:00 a.m. Father Andrew Heintz will officiate. The burial will be at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, Maryland afterwards at 2:30 p.m. Father Brian Coelho will officiate. A celebration of life will be held in Maryland at a time and date that will be posted here when it is set.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in loving memory of Jerry to either the Callao Volunteer Rescue Squad or to Riverside Northern Neck Hospice.