John Edwin Norris, 78 of Ridge Road, Boone, passed away on January 7th, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born January 18, 1946, to Elbert and Ethel Norris. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a cherished member of the Bethelview  Methodist Church, Mountain 'Thunder Men's Singing Group, and the community. He was known for always lending a helping hand to those in need. He was a hard-working dairy, cabbage, and tobacco farmer; carpenter and house painter; and always raised a huge garden that he loved to share with everyone around him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers and sisters; Nina (Robert) Norris; Denver (Helen) Norris; Clara (Roby) Painter; Sally (Linwood) Lafferty; Lola (Shuford) Edmisten; Paul Norris; Jake Lutz; and Brother-in-law Dorman Winkler.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty; son Kevin and wife Shelly; treasured pets Sadie and Snowball; grandchildren John and Anna; sister Adelene Winkler; all of Boone; and Sister-in-law Joyce Lutz of Lawndale, NC. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends. Thank you to all of his friends, family, neighbors, and nieces and nephews for all the good deeds over the past 6 months. Also thank you to Robin with Medi Home Health and the Hospice nurses for the care, kindness, and support to Daddy.

His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace, Edwin, your legacy of kindness and compassion will live on forever in the hearts of those you touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairview Cemetery, care of Sandra Stanbery 2010 Ridge Rd. Boone, NC 28607.

If you come to his service, please wear red in memory of Edwin.

Funeral services for Edwin Norris will be conducted 2:00 PM Thursday January 9, 2025, at Bethelview Methodist Church. Pastor David Green, Pastor John Jackson and Pastor Larry Young will officiate. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:00 until 2:00 prior to the service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.