Chad Norris
Chad Norris

Obituary of Chad Jeffrey Norris

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Chad Jeffrey Norris, age 40, of River Ridge Road, Boone, passed away Thursday evening, March 2, 2017 at his home. Born August 23, 1976 in Watauga County, he was a son of Jerry Len and Laura Canter Norris of Boone. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. After graduating from Watauga High School, Chad was a Dairy Manager at Harris Teeter, worked in the dairy and produce section of Food Lion, and was formerly employed at the Holmes Convocation Center at ASU. He loved his dogs and constant companions, Maggie and Naomi. At a young age, Chad enjoyed playing baseball and basketball and following his favorite team, the UNC Tarheels. In addition to his parents, Jerry and Laura Norris of Boone, he is survived by five aunts, Jean Dollar and husband David, of Boone, Reba Curtis and husband, Bob, of Banner Elk, Phyllis Trivette and husband, Grayson, of Boone, Lucille Honeycutt of Todd and Sharon McCurry of Sugar Grove; three uncles, Charles Norris and wife, Darlene of Boone, and R. D. Canter and Earl Canter and wife, Judy, all of Todd; a very special great uncle, D. J. Norris of Boone; and his step-grandmother, Dorothy Norris of Boone. A number of cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Doris Norris and his maternal grandparents, Wade and Martha Belle Canter. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, March 5, 2017 at 2:30 at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Eric Proffitt and Rev. Brian Miller. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:30, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens. At other times, the family will be at Chads home, 111 River Ridge Road, Boone. Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Norris family.