James Norick

James Henry Norick (January 23, 1920 – March 4, 2015) was an American politician. He served as mayor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from 1959 to 1963 and 1967 to 1971. He was a member of the Democratic party. Norick also served on Oklahoma City council prior to serving as mayor, from 1951 to 1955. His son, Ron Norick, was also a mayor of Oklahoma City, serving from 1987 to 1998. He was the son of Henry Calvin and Ruth Norick. His father owned a printing business. James Norick attended the Oklahoma Military Academy and served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1945.[1] Norick died on March 4, 2015 at the age of 95.[2]

James Norick
27th and 30th Mayor of Oklahoma City
In office April 7, 1959 – April 9, 1963
Preceded by	Allen Street
Succeeded by	Jack S. Wilkes
In office April 11, 1967 – April 13, 1971
Preceded by	George H. Shirk
Succeeded by	Patience Latting
Personal details
Born	(1920-01-23)January 23, 1920 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Died	March 4, 2015(2015-03-04) (aged 95) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Madalynne King (m.1940)
Children	Ronald, James, Vickie Lynne
Alma mater	Oklahoma Military Academy

References

1. Johnson Erica R., "Norick, James R. (1920 - 2015)." Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Accessed February 27, 2018.
2. Former Oklahoma City Mayor James H. Norick Passes Away