Donald Roger Norris, 85, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma was born July 6, 1934 in the Ink Community of Polk County, Arkansas, to William Owen Norris and Nellie Blair (Holland) Norris.
He passed from this life into eternity with his Lord Jesus in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on August 24, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Owen and Nellie, sister, Barbara Waring, brothers; Dennis Norris, and Billy Norris, and his nephew, Scott Waring.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Wanda Norris, son, Greg Norris of Bokoshe, sister and brother-in-law; Myra and Wayne Trahern of Broken Arrow, sister-in-law, Phyllis Norris of Kent, Washington, nieces Sandra, Gayle, Diane and Rhonda, several great nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Roger was a graduate of Bokoshe High School and Poteau Junior College. He served in the United States Army from 1957-1959, including time in South Korea between July of 1957 until October of 1958. He was discharged from the Army Reserve in 1963. He worked for many years for the Evans Coal Company and later for Whirlpool Corporation, where he retired. He was an avid fan of the OU Sooner football team, and enjoyed following local sports on television, radio, and in several newspapers. He has been a member of Old Bokoshe Baptist Church since the age of twelve.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Bokoshe First Baptist Church with Reverends Fred Wegert, Sam Watkins, and Steve Edwards officiating.
Interment will be at Old Bokoshe Memorial Garden under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.
Viewing hours will be Tuesday 10am – 7pm with family visiting with friends from 6pm – 7pm at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be; Charles Bailey, David Lyons, Charlie Restine, Kenneth Vincent, Christopher Waring, and Duane Whitecotton. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Phillip Arter, James Cox, Earl Smith, and Brother Jerry Turner.
To sign Mr. Norris’ online guestbook, please visit www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com
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