Joseph Henry “Joe Henry” Norris, age 67, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at his home in Water Valley, MS. He was born May 5, 1945 in Grenada, MS to the late Samuel Lamar and Josephine Boschert Norris. Joe Henry was a music teacher in various public schools until he became disabled in 2003. He was formerly an active member of Cherry Street Baptist Church in Clarksdale, MS where he served as organist. When he moved to Water Valley he was a faithful member of Water Valley First Baptist Church, he was a member of Larry Hart’s Sunday School Class and he also helped in the video and sound booth. Joe Henry loved music, fishing, reading and spending time with his best friend, Mack.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, MS. Mack McLain and family members will serve as pallbearers.
Joe Henry is survived by his wife, Andrea Norris of Clarksdale, MS; two brothers, Sammie Norris, Jr. of Cleveland, MS and William Craig Norris (Teresa) of Pontotoc, MS; and his special friend, Mack McLain of Water Valley, MS.