Birth: Oct. 12, 1991 in Harris County, Texas
Death: Nov. 9, 2011 in Afghanistan

     Cody Robert Norris, 20, a PFC serving in the U.S. Army died November 9, 2011 while serving in Afghanistan. Cody was a 2010 graduate from La Porte High School where he was in ROTC and was a member of the Color Guard, Rifle Team and was a member of the Military Museum. He enjoyed working on his 1952 M37 Army Truck which he drove to and from school, paintball, Deer hunting, playing video games and Hibachi food. He was always bubbly, happy and just being silly.

    He was always energetic, light hearted and made everyone smile. Following in his brothers footsteps, he joined the U.S. Army. He won the expert marksman badge during basic training. He served as a 240B Machine Gunner with the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division out of Ft Riley, Kansas.

    He is survived by his father, Reese Norris; mother, Terri Norris and step father, Kenneth Rogers; brother, Michael Norris; grandparents, Robert and Patricia Vegil, and Geneva Pynes; other relatives, Velissa Vegil, George, Linda, Sadie and Andy Lane, Pam and Zach Norris, along with numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

    Visitation was on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 4PM to 8PM at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 12PM at First United Methodist Church of La Porte 9601 W. Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte,TX 77571. Interment followed at Grand View Memorial Park with Honors.