Norris Landrum

Norris LandrumCelebration of LifeJanuary 28, 1935 – January 4, 2014 Dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, Norris Landrum, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.Born January 28, 1935 in Gaylesville, Alabama, Mr. Landrum was the son of the late James Wesley and Puella Woodward Landrum. Preceding him in death were his siblings Doyle Lewis, Nettie Johnson, Fred Landrum and James Landrum.He graduated from Cherokee County High School, and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953 during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1956 and received a National Defense Service Medal. After completing his military service, Mr. Landrum attended Kent State University in Ohio and subsequently moved to Boston, Massachusetts.As a licensed electrician, he worked on many of the major buildings in Boston as well as smaller projects for selected clients. When the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (the T) began its new construction, Mr. Landrum was one of the first electrical inspectors. While in Boston, Mr. Landrum met his future wife Betty at a mutual friend’s house on Christmas Day in 1973. They were married on August 27, 1976 and moved to Georgia in 1985.After moving to Georgia, Mr. Landrum worked as an electrical inspector for Fulton County until his retirement in 2000. He and Betty have been members of New Bethel AME for almost 13 years where he faithfully served as a Steward.Mr. Landrum was an avid golfer who liked to fish and hunt as well. He was a music connoisseur who thoroughly enjoyed the best jazz and blues. During his retirement he became interested in physics, photography and computers. Cherishing his memory is his devoted wife of 37 years Betty Luke Landrum, his sister Betty Jo Landrum, his loving daughters Patrice Landrum and Sabrina Landrum Najeeullah (Hakeem), his son Stanton Moore (Tobi), granddaughters Sheryl Grant, Neriah Moore, Layla Najeeullah, and Nurah Najeeullah, great- grandson Aramis Garrett, nieces Teresa Starr, Deborah Lewis, Jocelyn Johnson (Ubwenge), Vanessa Bogan (James), and Lisa Daley, nephews John Lewis and Jack Landrum, great-nieces Rashida, Tanisha, and Bethany, great-nephews Vitani and Jamal, goddaughter Priscilla Grinage, sister-in-laws HenryEtta Williams (Willie) and Margaret Luke, and other family and friends.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the New Bethel AME Food Ministry.

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Norris Landrum

January 28, 1935 - January 4, 2014