Mr. Norris Demeritte, 53 of Lake City came to his untimely death as a result of a boating accident.
He was born on August 31, 1958 to Mr. Stanley Demeritte and Emma B. Kelly. He received his education in the Columbia County public school system and Kent industries of Irvin, TX.
He was employed at Rountree Moore Ford Co. for many years.
Survivors are: A loving and devoted wife, Gloria Demeritte, Daughter, Brandy Newkirk (Gilmore) III. Grandchildren: Gilmore, Leantra Gilshard, Zion, Giltrez, Brooklyn, London. Two brothers: Albert Griffin (Charlette) and Isiah (Gwendolyn) Griffin. Two sisters: Irene Williams (Willie) and Caroline Kelly. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing friends. Special cousins; Shelley Griffin and Hosea Bennett. Special friends; Councilman Jake and Debra Hill, Mrs. Roger Garrett and Callie, Steve Davis, Paul Williams and Michael Williams, God-Children: Norris Terell Griffin, Tamara Williams and Anthony Caldwell.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Olivet Baptist Church on Friday December 16, 2011 from 6-8 P.M.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the Columbia County School Board Auditorium, 372 W. Duval Street, Lake City with Rev. I.L. Williams and Bishop C. Kenneth Troupe officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Rest Cemetery.
MIZELL FUNERAL HOME 365 N.W. Washington Street, Lake City is in charge of arrangements. Please sign guest register at
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