Tracy Lovill Norris, and to his family "Dede", age 91 of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away September 26, 2022.

He was born January 27, 1931, in Watauga County, North Carolina, a son of the late Everett Crawford Norris and Harriett Rose Clawson.

Tracy was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Vera Greer and son Michael Channing Norris.

Tracy is survived by daughter Pamela Norris Maples of Shallotte, North Carolina; daughter and son-in-law Maria Norris Heredia and Luis Heredia of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; Seven Grandchildren, Matthew, Bethany, Brandon, Breanna, Channing, Chelsea and Sarah Beth; Six Great-Grandchildren, Brennon, Joell, Andrew, Emma, Carson and Marlowe Maisey and one daughter in law, Karen Norris. He also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.

Tracy served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from Air Police School at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska in 1952. He served as a Military Police, Airman First Class. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

He was an accomplished and successful business owner of Norris Furniture and Interiors and Norris Motor Homes. He and his lifelong partner, Ruby, worked side by side and served the Boone area and the Southeast for almost 50 years.

A private service and celebration of life will be shared by his immediate family in Boone, North Carolina. Final resting place will be at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 130, Boone, NC 28607.

The family can receive tributes, condolences and messages at https://www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

In lieu of flowers the family requests a memorial donation to Tracy's favorite charity, Samaritan's Purse, which can be done through this website- https://sampur.se/3SkE41B

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