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Robert Norris
July 12, 1926 - Jan. 20, 2010
ASHLAND - Robert Norris, 83, of New London, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Hospice of North Central Ohio in Ashland. On July 12, 1926, Robert was born to the late Noble Richard and Nora Elva (nee Moore) Norris in Harrisville Twp. Robert served his country with honor in the Army while stationed in Germany during World Word II. Robert was a machinist and he worked for Leece Neville in Cleveland, the Permold in Medina and a machine shop in Greenwich. While living in Santee, SC, Robert and his wife, Wilma, managed a Best Western. Robert and Wilma were business oriented; together they owned White City Truck Stop in Sullivan, the Nova Corner Store and Bob’s Village Restaurant in New London. His patriotism continued after his military service, Robert worked at a Veterans Hospital in SC and was a proud member of the VFW. Survivors include his daughter, Treva (Jack) Novotny of New London; grandchildren, Tina Marie (Jim) DeLambo and Thomas R. (Becky) Reed, Jr. and 7 great grandchildren, Tony and Mandy DeLambo, Christopher, Robert "Cole", Trevor, Aaron and Austin Reed. He is also survived by his brother, Zeke Norris of Elyria and sisters, Sheila and Bobbie Norris. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Jean Rice; brothers, Willard, George, Dave and Noby Norris and sister, Nancy Hiltebrenner. Friends and family will be received from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, January 22 at Eastman Funeral Home, 200 W. Main St., New London. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the New London Alliance Church, 4625 St. Rte. 162 W, with Pastor Doug Lang officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Greenwich.In memory of Robert, donations can be sent to Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Dr., Ashland, OH 44805. Expressions of sympathy may be given at: www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.

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