Robert Bernard "Bernie" Norris Jr., 56, died on June 12, 2012 at his home in Hollywood, MD, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born May 18, 1956, in Leonardtown, MD, he is the son of Helen G. Norris of Hollywood, MD and the late Robert B. Norris, Sr.

Bernie married his beloved wife, Debora Annette Garner Norris on December 17, 1977 at St. John's Church in Hollywood, MD. Together they had five children. He retired in April 2012 from St. Mary's County Department of Public Works as a Highway Foreman. He was also employed by the State Highway Administration and worked with his son, Brian, doing excavating and farm work. His lifelong hobby was farming.

In addition to his mother and wife, Bernie is also survived by his children, Lisa Marie Ledman (Chris) of Hollywood, MD, Kelly Lynn Norris of Hollywood, MD, Melissa Ann Dean (Ryan) of Chaptico, MD, Robert Bernard "Robbie" Norris III, Hollywood, MD, Brian Manning Norris of Hollywood, MD; seven grandchildren, Tyler, Shawn, Kerri, Devin, Tyra, Kyle and Jason; four sisters, Rose Miller of Hollywood, MD, Mary Norris-Goddard (Paul) of Hollywood, MD, Patricia Norris of Hollywood, MD, and Saraha Norris (Paul) St. Mary's City, MD.

In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Manning Joseph Norris.

Family will receive friends for Bernie's Llife Celebration on Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt on Friday, June 15, 2012 at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD at 10:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at St. John's Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Doc Dillow, Charles Garner, Jimmy Garner, Glenn Norris, John Raley, and Chris Yates. Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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