Buddy Joe Norris, 80, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from his residence. Buddy was born in Johnson County, Tenn., to the late Kenneth and Bessie Davis Norris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Ray Norris.
Buddy retired from North Electric and was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Carter County Car Club, since its beginning, and was also a member of the Rebel T-Bird Club.
Buddy loved working on cars, porch sitting and bird watching.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 57 years, Geneva Matherly Norris, of the home; two sons, Randy Norris and wife Tess and Ricky Norris and wife Denise, all of Elizabethton; one daughter, Debbie Verran and husband Rusty, also of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Ashley Verran, Katie Norris and Cassidy Norris; one brother, Bobby Jack Norris of Manassas, Va.; and one step-grandchild, Brandon.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A graveside service to honor and celebrate the life of Buddy Joe Norris will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Rusty Verran and Pastor Jamie Ferguson officiating. Music will be provided by Ashley Verran. Active pallbearers will be Tommy Verran, Rob Loftis, Luther Deloach, Tom Stetler, OB Foster, Ricky Norris and Randy Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Carter County Car Club. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, at 1:15 p.m. Friday to go in procession. The family would like to thank Dr. Famoyin and staff, Amedysis Home Health, Amedysis Hospice and his special caregiver, Rob Loftis, for the exceptional love and care shown to Buddy and his family. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 1727 Chinquapin Grove Road, Bluff City, TN 37618. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com
Mr. Buddy Norris and his family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Office: (423) 542-2232. Service Information Line: (423) 543-4917.