Bruce Elmer Norris

Bruce Elmer Norris, 71 of Glen Alpine, NC died Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Born January 30, 1942 in Haywood County, NC, he was a son of the late James Elmer and Caddie Webb Norris. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a former employee of Drexel-Heritage Furnishings, Wal-Mart, and Grace Hospital security.Surviving are his children, Dawn Stamey and husband, Roger, Keith Norris, and Cheryl Norris all of Morganton, and Curtis Norris of Sanford, NC; 7 brothers and sisters, 12 Grandchildren, and 14 Great Grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 brothers and sisters.A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 26, 2013 at McDowell Independent Presbyterian Church with the Reverends Dennis Carswell and Curtis Norris officiating. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour before the service. Donations may be made to help with funeral expenses. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting.