Darien L. Norris Jr., 29, of Avon passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was born May 28 , 1988 in Elyria. Darien worked for Detroit Chasis as a quality tech. He enjoyed picking sea glass, cars, mechanics, and going to the gym. Survivors include the light of his life his son Landon of Lorain; fiancée Holly Sebastian; parents Darien Sr. (Shelly Stewart) of Coshocton and Kimberly Thompson (William Eiben) of Brooklyn,OH.; brothers Jordan of Elyria and Garrett of Coshocton; maternal grandparents Kenneth Thompson and Bonnie Snyder; paternal grandfather Elmer Norris; his dog Dozer. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Naoma Norris. Family will receive friends 4 PM - until Celebration of Life at 7 PM Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria. 440-322-4626. Pastor Jeff Baker will officiate. Burial Private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com