Benjamin James Norris

April 27, 1992 - October 23, 2017

Benjamin James Norris, 25, of Port Neches passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Benjamin was born on April 27, 1992 in Beaumont to parents Deanna V. Magdaleno and Jerry E. Rivera. He had lived in the Beaumont and Port Neches area most of his life.  Benjamin served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps and currently was attending Lamar University, majoring in Computer Science Technologies. Benjamin was a kind hearted person, always helping others and forever rescuing stray animals in need. Benjamin will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

Benjamin is survived by his mother Deanna Magdaleno and step-father, Jose Magdaleno of Boerne; his father Jerry Rivera and step-mother Shandra Rivera of Port Neches; his siblings, Sarah Magdaleno, Mariana Magdaleno, and Joseph Magdaleno of Beaumont; Beaux Rivera, Ian Emsweller, and Bailey Emsweller of Port Neches.  He is also survived by his grandparents Diane Bergeron of Nederland; Randy and Debi Trahan of Pearland; great grandmother Bennie Barclay of Boerne and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 6pm at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 5pm until service time.  Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Clayton Thompson Funeral Home.