Kenneth “Little Disciple” James Norris, 80, of Benton, IL, passed away at 4:00 p.m., on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Benton Healthcare and Rehab.
He was born on September 27, 1938, to Ira and Mabel (Huggins) Norris in Perry County, IL. Kenneth was a Baptist Minister and ran the Little Disciple Ministry. He loved gospel and country music. Kenneth enjoyed being outdoors and feeding the squirrels.
Kenneth is survived by his six children, Debra (Gerald) Norris-Suttle, Sherry Norris, Tammy (Ben) Norris-Steele, Phillip (Cassie) Norris, Kent Norris, Paula (Trisha) Cornet; twelve grandchildren, Veronica Norris, Joseph Norris, Adam Melvin, Kaid Norris, Ben Steele, Jr., Meghan Brooke Steele, Phillip Norris, Jr., Patrick Norris, David Norris, Cora Norris, Keith Norris, Cody Cornet and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Mabel Norris; one son, Mark Norris; two brothers, Relmond Norris and Norman Norris; and one sister, Nancy Kinkaid.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St, Benton, IL.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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