Obituary of Robert GLENN Norris
Please share a memory of Robert to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
Robert Glenn Norris, age 90 from Boone, passed away on September 14, 2015 at his home on Deerfield Road, where he wanted to be until God was ready for him to be absent from his body and to be present with him.
Born in Ashe County, he attended Cove Creek High School and Appalachian State University. Mr. Norris was a naval veteran of WWII where he was stationed for most of the war on Pacific Islands of Saipan and Tinian.
Upon returning home from the war Mr. Norris worked in the Furniture and Health Care industry until his retirement. During retirement he frequently enjoyed his favorite pastime trout fishing, watching Atlanta Braves baseball and spending time with wife and his two children.
He is survived by his is wife Martha Norris also from Boone, one daughter Glenda Munnerlyn and husband David Munnerlyn of Georgetown South Carolina, son Robert Norris and wife Jill Norris of Chicago, Illinois, sister Dorothy Lea and husband Dwight Lea of Eden, North Carolina and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Norris requested a private funeral service. Hospice Chaplin Delbert Minner will conduct the service with burial to will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.
The family respectfully requests no food, and in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street NW Lenoir NC 28645-5121.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Norris family.