Mr. Norris Linvel Witcher, age 85, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Mr. Witcher was born July 9, 1928, in Timpson, Texas, to parents W.E.and Odell Cogburn Witcher.
Linvel is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Davis Witcher; daughter, Pamela Witcher White and husband Thomas of Huntsville, TX; sons, Mike Witcher and wife Eva, Terry Witcher and wife Lynne, both of Nacogdoches, TX; six grandchildren, Karen White of Huntsville, TX, Kristin White Hyche and husband Eric of Norfolk, VA, Shannan Witcher Reardon and husband Michael of Burleson, TX, Josie Witcher Sandlin and husband Casey of College Station, TX, Sara Witcher and Caleb Witcher of Nacogdoches, TX; six great-grandchildren, Miranda Fontana, J.T., Sydney and Amy Hyche, Casey Sandlin and Paisley Cosby; one brother, Billy D. Witcher of Port Arthur, TX.
Linvel served in the Texas National Guard 49th Armored Division for 16 yrs. He went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1950 where he retired after 35 years’ service with them.
Norris was affectionately known as a family man. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and they all loved him dearly. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and Bob Wills music.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 am Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Dr. Johnny Dammon officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am Saturday, July 27, 2013, prior to the service.
Serving as pallbearers will be Caleb Witcher, Tommy White, Michael Reardon, Casey Sandlin, Ralph Ervin and Doug Clark.
Condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com
