Charles Fredrick Norris, 77, of Plant City, died April 16, 2014, at his home, in Plant City, after a lengthy illness.
He was born Aug. 7, 1936, in Newell, W. Va. He was the son of the late Robert W. Norris and Olive (Stephens) Norris.
He graduated in 1954, from Wells High School. Mr. Norris was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served from 1954 to 1957.
After the Navy, Mr. Norris married his loving wife of 54 years, Kathleen Proctor. Together, they raised three children: Kelly Ayoub, of Pittsburgh; the late Charles R. Norris; and Steven Norris, of Plant City.
Mr. Norris retired after 20 years of service from the Pompano Beach Police Department. He was a mounted police officer before becoming a detective in the narcotics department.
He also is survived by a brother; Melvin Norris, of Newell; his sisters, Linda and Becky Norris, of Newell; and five grandchildren, Jacob Norris, of Plant City; Ferris, Jordan, Cody and Shane Ayoub, of Pittsburgh; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, and his son, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, James and Steve Norris.
A funeral service was held April 22, at Nixon Funeral Home, in Newell. Burial followed at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens, Newell. The Tri-State Veteran Burial Group conducted the military service.