James R. Nors

James Robert Nors, age 55, of Abbott, passed away late Monday afternoon, March 30, 2015 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption by Rev. Stephen Nesrsta, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2015 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Stephen Nesrsta and Rev. Anthony Odiong as celebrants, assisted by Deacon Denver Crawley and Deacon Ronnie Sykora. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. James was born March 14, 1960 in Hillsboro, the son of Robert and Marie (Neckar) Nors. He attended schools in Abbott and was a 1978 graduate of Abbott High School. On July 14, 1979, he was united in marriage to Cathy Wolf in West. James was a dairy farmer for over 35 years and owner of the James R. Nors Dairy. He was also owner of Nors Market in Abbott and worked for M&M Mars for 14 years. James was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott. He enjoyed taking care of his cows, pigs and chickens on the farm and loved spending time with his family. James was known to his grandchildren as "Papaw". He enjoyed spending time with them on his farm and babysitting. He always had candy in his pockets for them and they rarely left Nors Market without ice cream. His grandchildren were his greatest joy. James is preceded in death by his grandparents; a brother, Michael Nors, a nephew, Justin Waters; and father-in-law, Joe A. Wolf. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Nors of Abbott; a daughter, Katie Alexander and husband Jimmy of Abbott; two sons, Aaron Nors and wife Andrea of Abbott and Joshua Nors and wife Stephanie of West; parents, Robert and Marie Nors of Abbott; eight grandchildren, Sarah, Kylee, Joseph, Alice, Dillan, Rachel, Adam and Jacob; four brothers, Richard Nors and wife Thi, David Nors and wife Tammie, Matthew Nors and wife Julie and Kevin Nors and wife Karleen; a sister, Carolyn Waters and husband Robin; mother-in-law, Helen Wolf; sisters-in-law, Kelly Nors, Carolyn Muska and Brenda Schmidt and husband Richard; brother-in-law, Jody Wolf and wife Laura; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Richard Nors, David Nors, Matthew Nors, Kevin Nors, Robin Waters, Jody Wolf, Richard Schmidt and Jeff Holloman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Abbott Volunteer Fire Department or the charity of your choice.