William T. Norcross, Sr.
October 9, 1927 - October 22, 2017
Wiliam T. Norcross, Sr., “ Bill”, born, raised, and died at home in Erial, a life-long resident of Erial, NJ, passed away on October 22, 2017 at the age of 90. He is the beloved husband of the late Claire “G” Norcross, loving father of William T. Norcross, Jr. (Victoria), Ralph Norcross (Kimberli), and Bonnie Thorne. Proud grandfather of Howard, Shawn, Martha Claire, William III (Colleen), Emily, Nicholas, Scott, and John. Dear great-grandfather of Kaila, Antonio, and Mia. Bill lived his whole life in Erial, ultimately living a short distance from the very house he was born in. He served his Country in Korea with the United States Army. In his youth Bill enjoyed riding motorcycles and had a race car. He was a life-long member of the Erial Fire Company, having served as chief and as president during his time with them. His love of the outdoors was made apparent in his love of fishing and hunting. He also loved cutting grass. Aside from cutting his own ten acres and his neighbor’s lawn, he was a caretaker at Erial Cemetery and cut the grass there. He was known to many as “the old guy on the lawnmower at the cemetery”. Viewing for Mr. Norcross will be Wednesday, October 25, 2017 , 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012, with a service taking place at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Erial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Camden County Animal Shelter, 125 County House Road, Sewell, NJ 08080. Condolences may be shared at earlefuneralhome.com
Wiliam T. Norcross, Sr., “ Bill”, born, raised, and died at home in Erial, a life-long resident of Erial, NJ, passed away on October 22, 2017 at the age of 90. He is the beloved husband of the late Claire “G” Norcross,... View Obituary & Service Information