Norris Joseph Dyson

Norris Joseph Dyson, 84, of Moss Bluff passed away at 2:15 PM on Monday, July 13, 2020 in a veteran’s home in Jennings.

Mr. Dyson was born on September 3, 1935 in Abbeville, LA where he was raised until moving to Orange, TX and moved to Moss Bluff 46 years ago.  He served his country in the US Army in Korea and Japan.  Mr. Dyson began his career as a hardware wholesale salesman and later retired.  He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church where he was a third and fourth degree Knight’s of Columbus.  Mr. Dyson also belonged to the VFW and was a member of the Senior Citizen Center of Moss Bluff.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and playing Bingo.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Felicia Manuel (Keith) of Ragley, Keith Dyson (Donna) of Lake Charles, Mike Dyson (Christine) of Dequincy, and Nick Dyson (Michelle) of Many; 11 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren with 2 on the way. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Glenda Darlene Dyson; parents, Estelle and Felix Dyson; 2 brothers; and 1 sister.

A funeral service will be held for the family on Saturday.  A viewing will begin on Friday, July 17, 2020 in Johnson Funeral Home in Moss Bluff from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary being recited at 6:00 PM.  Burial will follow the service in New Ritchie Cemetery.  Father Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southwest Louisiana War Veteran’s Home, 1610 Evangeline Rd., Jennings, LA 70546.

In compliance with current COVID 19 order, we respectfully request gatherings be limited and all attendants wear face masks.