Douglas Riley Norwood

Douglas Riley Norwood June 10, 1950- September 24, 2011 Douglas Riley Norwood, 61, of Orange, Texas passed away on Saturday September 24, 2011. A lifelong resident of the area, Douglas was born in Port Arthur, Texas on June 10, 1950. He was the son of the late Doris Duplantis Norwood and the late W.R. Norwood. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1968. Douglas worked as a Draftsman and Senior Stress Analyst for Matrix Engineering and CB& I for 30 years and Richard Design Services for the last six months, where he made many wonderful friends over the years. Doug loved nothing more than mornings spent fishing with a friend in his prized Ranger boat or taking his grandbabies for a boat ride on Lake Sam Rayburn. He also spent many afternoons singing Willie Nelson songs on one of his favorite guitars. He was a kind and generous man who was well-loved by friends and family. His death has left a large void in the lives of his many friends and his devoted family including his several �adopted� children. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Karen Norwood; his daughter Stacey Vickers and her husband Matthew of Dickinson, Texas; his son Kevin Norwood and significant other, Deedra Mann of Houston, Texas; his son Keith Norwood and his wife Lindsey of Mauriceville, Texas; his sister Christie McNeill and her husband Charles of Nederland, Texas; his brother Roland Norwood and his wife Connie of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and his five beloved grandchildren, Chloe, Emma, Parker, Case and Cole as well as his nieces and nephews. A vigil will be held on Monday evening from 5 to 7 pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2 pm at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with interment to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Groves.