US Navy Beach Jumpers Association

NORRIS F. FANNING, 91, of Debary, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015.

He was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a graduate of Poly Tech High School and attended Loyola College. Norris was an aerospace engineer who worked for Martin Marietta for over 40 years, retiring in 1997. He was a Navy veteran and member of the Navy Beach Jumpers, the predecessor to the Navy SEALS. He was a member of the BPOE Elks and a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Debary.

Norris is survived by his wife Alice R. Fanning, sons, Robert J. Fanning, Michael N. Fanning and James F. Fanning, daughter, Patricia A. Mace, granddaughters, Amanda L. Stevens, Chelsea E. Fanning and Natalie A. Mace, grandsons, Tyler J. Stevens and Ean R. Fanning, great-grandchildren, Caleb L. Stevens and Rylee Strain.

Norris enjoyed playing the guitar and piano and liked to paint. He built a plane with his son. He was a family man who loved spending lots of time with his grandchildren.

Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Norris to VITAS Hospice or any children's organization.

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Service:

Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 710 Spring Lake Road, Maitland, FL