On December 2, 2011 Patrick Eugene Norris, 62, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. Born September 3, 1949 in Leonardtown, Maryland, Pat was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. He was the son of the late James Alexander and Gertrude Greenwell Norris.

He is survived by his wife Deborah Rodgers Norris, his children John Patrick Norris of Hollywood, Laura Elizabeth Norris of Hollywood, and Megan Norris Flynn (Chuck) of Roanoke, Virginia and his granddaughter Avery Flynn. In addition Pat is survived by his siblings Catherine Ann Sweeney (Daniel) of Hollywood, William Norris (Jeanne) of Huntingtown, Raymond Norris (Kathy) of Hollywood, David Norris (Georgeanne) of Hollywood, Michael Norris (Betty) of Sunset Beach, NC, Ronald Norris of Lexington Park, and Theodore Norris (Gaye) of Hendersonville, NC as well as many nieces and nephews.

Pat graduated from Chopticon High School in 1967 and shortly after enlisted in the United States Army 101st Airborne. While serving in Vietnam from 1969-1970, Pat was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic and meritorious achievement. Upon his honorable discharge from the service, Pat returned to St. Mary's County where he worked as an electrician for PEPCO, UniFirst Corporation, Chesapeake Beach Naval Research Laboratory, and for the past 22 ½ years at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.

He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 2393 in Hollywood. Pat was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. He enjoyed golfing with his son and his many friends as well as sitting in the bleachers as a proud parent cheering on his daughter throughout her collegiate lacrosse career. One of his greatest joys came from sharing a joke, a story and his cooking talents to include his specialties of scalded oysters, steamed crabs, and stuffed ham with his friends, coworkers and family.

The family will receive friends for Pat's Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 5-7 PM at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD, followed by a memorial celebration of Pat's life at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 1120 G Street NW, Suite # 700, Washington, DC 20005 or Hospice House, P.O. 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.