Joseph "Joey" Brennan Norris, III, 54 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on March 13, 2011 at his residence.

Born December 19, 1956 in Alexandria, VA he was the son of Joseph Norris, Jr. and Ruth Ann Norris of Mechanicsville, MD.

Joey was a Plumber. For those who knew Joey, know he was one of those rare people that would lend a hand to you regardless if he knew you for just a moment or many years, or if you had two legs or four. Joey's brilliant mind, crazy heart, and free soul will be remembered fondly with all who loved him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His children will continue to keep his spirit and dreams alive.

In addition to his parents Joey is survived by his children; Kara A. Norris of Frederick, MD, Brittany N. Norris of Mechanicsville, MD, and Joseph B. Norris, IV of Mechanicsville, MD, siblings; Gail E. Peterson of Creswell, NC, Stephen H. Norris of Charleston, SC, and Cynthia A. Edelen of Clinton, MD.

Family will receive friends for Joey's Life Celebration on Sunday, March 20, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary's County Humane Society, 19649 William Franklin Ln., Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.