Friday’s announcement (March 20) of the death of Chuck Norris was particularly felt in Navasota, where he and his wife lived on a ranch.
A post on the city of Navasota Facebook page while Norris was “known worldwide for his remarkable career and accomplishments, to us, he was also a neighbor whose presence left a lasting impression.” The post also said Norris’s legacy of strength, character, and service will not be forgotten.”
Navasota junior high school, along with intermediate and middle schools in Bryan ISD, participated in Norris’s Kickstart Kids martial arts program.
A post on the Navasota ISD Facebook page said “Grandmaster Chuck Norris” “impacted thousands of our students, instilling character, discipline, and respect that will last a lifetime.” The NISD post also said Norris’s “legacy and influence will continue to make a difference in Navasota ISD and our community for many generations to come.”
