Benjamin Smith "Ben" Norris, 68, of Micco, Florida, died Tuesday, February 5, 2002 in Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, Florida.

Mr. Norris was a truck driver for IMCO Trucking in Belvidere, NJ

Born October 8, 1933 in Hancock, Maryland, he was the son of the late Walter and Martha E. Smith Norris.

Mr. Norris enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the National Rifleman's Association.

He is survived by four sons, Jeffrey Norris of Easton, Bobby Norris of Blakeslee, Pa., Brent Norris of Milford, NJ and Tim Fahl of Phillipsburg; a daughter, Cathy Lynn Tarsi of Phillipsburg; two brothers, George of Melborne, Fla. and Daniel of Micco; fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandson and many nieces and nephews. A son, Benjamin died earlier.

Private cremation was held in Florida. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 16 in the Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 South Main St., Phillipsburg. There will be no calling hours.

The family requests memorial contributions to the NRA.