RL Norris, 99, of Marshall, IL passed away 6:45 AM Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 in Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation at Casey, IL. He was a retired Baptist minister having served at the Clarksville Baptist Church. RL was born July 13, 1921 at Doeville, TN, the son of Fleenor and Lottie Robinson Norris. He married Catherine L. Clark who preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 2008. As well as his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Sue Norris; one brother and 3 sisters. Surviving are three children, Velma Jean (Floyd) Batesel of Independence, MO, Ron (Charlotte) Norris of Casey, IL and Dale (Ana Maria) Norris of College Station, TX; grandchildren Kellen (Jayme) Norris of Terre Haute, IN and Amy (Zach Bovard) Norris of Charleston, IL; great grandchildren, Lydia Norris and Everly Bovard ; a sister, Marlene Pierce of Butler, TN and many nieces and nephews. He graduated from South West Baptist Seminary and prior to his retirement he had served at many church’s in addition to the Clarksville Baptist Church. While living in the Marshall area he was employed by the Marshall School District as a bus driver and in the maintenance dept. of the school system. RL served this nation in the U.S. Navy during WW II. A walk-through visitation will be 4-6 PM Thursday at Pearce Funeral Home. A private service will be held Friday at the funeral home with his friend, Bro. Gene Ellis officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Baptist Church. pearcefuneralservices.com.