Raymuth Coyt Norris, Jr.
Raymuth Coyt Norris, Jr., 77, of St. Louis, MO was called home by the Lord on December 16, 2025. He passed away peacefully at Missouri Baptist Hospital after a lengthy and courageous battle with lung cancer.
Ray was born June 13, 1948 in St. Louis to Raymuth Coyt Norris, Sr. and Betty Sue (Champ) Norris. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Karen Sue (Norris) Culleeney. Ray is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathy J. Norris, his sons Raymuth C. Norris, III and David W. Norris, daughters-in-law Lisa and Katie, grandchildren Tyson, Brent, and Madyson, and his sister Carol Ann Norris.
Ray was cleverly witty, intelligent, and stubborn as a mule. He could bring you to laughter over his quick wit or bring total frustration over his stubbornness. More importantly, Ray was a wonderful father and husband. He was passionate about history and his country. Serving four years in the U.S. Navy as a Shipfitter, Ray achieved the rank of 2nd Class Petty Officer.
Ray has left a void in our hearts that no other person could possibly fill. He will be deeply missed and forever loved by his family.
After cremation, Ray will be buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In honor of Ray’s request, a celebration of life will follow shortly for immediate family only.
Ray was a wonderful man who loved his family. I grew up in N. ST. Louis and
Ray’s future wife is my cousin Kathy. It’s hard to think of when I did not know Ray. Something special happened between him and Kathy when they first met. We were kids, we hung out together. North St. Louis was a great place to grow up. They married young and Kathy was a great Navy wife, lived in many different places so she could be there for Ray when he was on leave. I am so proud to have known Ray, can’t think of him without thinking of Kathy, and their 58 years of marriage. They worked, raised children, had a good solid home. Ray loved his family so much, as well as his country. So Kathy, I want you to go on as Ray would want you too, he loved you so much. I have always known you to be a strong, smart independent woman, but along with others I am here for you. I will never forget Ray and what a great husband and father and grandfather he was. Ray was also a loving and caring brother. I thank him for his service to America, for his friendship, and for his example of being a wonderful man. I will never forget him.🇺🇸