NORRIS, Patrick J., Sr., 56 of Kettering passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011, at his home, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Ruth Norris and sister Ruth Ann Shannon. Pat is survived by children Jamie, P.J., Brittany, Todd, and Anthony Norris; best friend and former wife, Paula Norris; grandchildren Tommy, Timmy, Kyle, Lil P.J., and Kayla; two brothers; and numerous other family and friends.Patrick attended Belmont HIgh School. He enjoyed sports, was a great cook, and was great at everything he was involved in. He was a great father, grandfather, and friend, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, with services to follow at 2:00 PM.