James Nathan Norris, Sr., 70, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at his home in Byram. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Mr. Norris was born in Lexington, MS. He lived in Byram for the past 28 years having come from Clinton, and was a retired truck driver for UPS. He is preceded in death by his father, James Audis Norris and son, James Nathan Norris, Jr. Survivors include his mother, Alma Montrose; wife, Linda Norris of Byram; son, Lee Norris; daughters, Angie McLemore of Byram and Shelly Smith Ratcliff (Jimmy) of Madison; daughter-in-law, Julie Norris Reiprish of Brandon; brother, Steve Norris of Brandon; sisters, Judy Lloyde (Bob) of Austin, TX and Sandra McMillan (Don) of Fredricksburg, TX; grandchildren, Ashleigh Norris, Kristin Smith and Cody Smith.