Mr. Raymond Norris, 49, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 21, 2020 at his home. He was the son of the late Raymond and Hazel Thompson Norris born on April 23, 1971 in Cincinnati.
Raymond was a counselor with the University of Cincinnati. He enjoyed sports and was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan. He loved people and had a remarkable ability to remember and recall information and details.
Survivors include his sister, Alice Jones Hyatt and husband, Tony; a brother, Robert Jones and wife, Benda; a niece, Joanna Jones all of Cincinnati, OH; several friends including, George Hubbard, Benjamin Ferguson and Greg Peck; among other loved ones and dear friends.
A private family funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Thursday, December 3 with Rev. Sherry Green and Rev. Pam Reed officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Rosenwald Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be Tony Hyatt, Darrell Madden, Brenden Gregory, Shawn Adams, Tony Bledsoe, Jason Hughes, Michael Johnson and Adrian Smith. Honorary bearers will be the members of the Wayman Chapel AME Methodist Church.
A drive-thru visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday between 12 and 1 P.M.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
Please remember, per the Governor’s mandate effective November 20, 2020 all funeral services will be private. Any person entering the funeral home is expected to be wearing a face covering of some kind at all times including graveside services and maintain the six feet of social distance. We appreciate your help in following these guidelines so we can continue to serve our community during these trying times in the safest manner possible.
Send a condolence to the family of RAYMOND NORRIS.
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