James V. Norris, 67, of Wappingers Falls, and formerly a longtime Beacon resident, died Dec. 24 at his home, surrounded by family members.

Jim Norris
Jim Norris

He was born in Detroit on July 30, 1957, the son of the James and Inez (Mallett) Norris. On Nov. 20, 1998, in LaGrange, he married Yvonne Campbell.

Jim was employed for 30 years by IBM as a research and development lab manager. Jim loved to work, mainly because he knew work allowed him to be a great provider, his family said. Outside of work, his focus was on spending time with his wife. The couple loved to take cruises.

Along with his wife of 26 years, Jim is survived by his children, Dorie Norris and Warren Norris; his stepchildren, Danielle Smith (Anton) of Beacon and Samuel Lunsford of Newburgh; his sister, Wanda Norris Richard (Charles); and six grandchildren. His son, James Jr., died earlier.

A funeral service was held Dec. 31 at Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey in Beacon.

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