Norris Bowins was born August 11, 1931, to Ben And MarySue Bowins. He grew up in Trotwood area of Dayton, Ohio. He Furthered his education at Atlanta Business school, Atlanta Area Tech School, Carver Bible college and Mathew School of law.

During his early, he was affiliated with numerous community projects; Civil leagues, Board of Trustees for Atlanta Football League of the Pittsburg Tigers. He was instrumental in registering over 2,000 voters. He signed paroles For young men the community. He organized civil patrols during of Rev.Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Norris obtained donations for needy families in the Pittsburg Atlanta neighborhood.

Norris worked at Lockheed for 11 years but his occupation was a business owner in Trotwood and Jefferson Township area for over 37 years.

He had an interest in politics and ran for Congress and Mayor of Trotwood. He was also Staff Sergeant on the army. A lover of stock car racing, fishing, and football.

Norris leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife of 56 years Alice and their son Horace. He also leaves to cherish 2 Grandchildren (Hadasha) granddaughter (Dawn) granddaughter.1 sister Gloria (Raymond) Johnson of Baltimore, MD and 1 Brother Branch (special mention Ms.Terrell, longtime companion) of Atlanta, GA. He was proceeded in death by brothers Robert (Ruby) of Dayton OH;Earl (Elizabeth) of Detroit; and sisters Lottie Wright of Atlanta,Winnie (Christopher) Harris of Teaneck ,NJ; Mary Mc Dowell (Francis) Claiborne of Bronx,NY; 8 Nephews, 12 Niece's and many great,great great,and great great great. Niece and nephews.

Fond Memories: 

           Our fondest memory of my Grandfather (Norris) is when we came from Atlanta to Dayton to see him and we were driving all around the city trying to find his restaurant. I remember stopping to ask people many times and getting directions all over town. We finally got someone to tell us where the shrimp bowl restaurant instead, and it was very close to his house. When we finally got to the Restaurant. My Granddad was standing in front of a very large Bar-b-que pit and told us. To go on inside and get whatever we wanted .T he food was excellent! We had had many laughs at the Customers looking for the Door out of the Many Glass that surrounded the entire restaurant. (Dawn and Hadasha)

         My father took us fishing in Pensacola and we went fishing in the gulf. He showed me how to fish with shrimp and what to do. If I accidentally caught another eel. We spent the night on that bridge and the next day he cooked fish for Breakfast. My Favorite Memories of My Father (Horace)Dayton, OH 

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The Family of Norris Bowins would like to thank the W.E. Lusain Funeral Home,Inc

For their wonderful service;Special thanks to Omari Hakeem.

Blessings to all Family,Friends and neighbors,and to Norris we love you,God bless you 

Rest in Heavenly Peace.