James A. Norris

James A. Norris, age 61, of Powell, Ohio, died suddenly on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at St. Ann’s Hospital. Born in Columbus to the late George and Dorothy Norris, Jim was a graduate of Bexley High School, Class of 1967. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University where he received his B.A., B.S. and M.A., Education degrees. Jim was a 30+ year teacher with the Columbus Public Schools before his retirement in 2003. After his retirement, he taught at Otterbein College and advised student teachers. A writer, Jim penned supplemental textbooks and was an editor and co-author, as well. An avid Buckeye, Jim was an usher at Ohio Stadium for over 40 years and was currently serving as Head of Ushers. Jim was a true renaissance man who enjoyed cooking, gardening, card-making, colloguing and was a master of trivia. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved niece, Lyndsey Rice and father-in-law James J. Anderson. Jim is survived by his wife of 13 years, Marilyn P. Norris; mother-in-law Patricia A. Anderson, of Upper Arlington; the extended Anderson Family: Kathleen Anderson, of Upper Arlington; Patrice (Roger) Barnes, of Dublin; Joanie (Tom) Rice, of Dublin; Jeanne (Rod) Hayslip, of Powell; Jim (Kristi) Anderson, of Westerville; Carol (Tom) Fisher, of Powell; Don (Karen) Anderson, of Tampa, FL; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Family will receive friends from 2:00-5:00pm. SUNDAY at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 ¼ mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00am. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2011 at ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH, 10700 Liberty Rd., Powell, OH 43065 with The Reverend Raymond Larussa, Celebrant. Burial will follow the Mass at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, Ohio. If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions in Jim’s memory to: The Lyndsey Rice Memorial Fund, c/o Dublin Scioto High School, 4000 Hard Rd., Dublin, OH 43016. Condolences for the family may be sent to: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.