[List] Obituary: Felton Norris

[Cecil Stokes]

Obituary of Felton Ven Norris
IN THE CARE OF


    Valhalla Funeral Home & Memory Gardens

<https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/alabama/huntsville/valhalla-funeral-home/9505>

Felton V. Norris, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, 
peacefully passed away on January 20, 2025, at age 86. Born in Marion 
County, AL on December 4, 1938, Felton graduated from Brilliant High 
School in 1957. While on a graduation trip to Washington, D.C., he 
tested with the FBI and was hired. He spent the next year working and 
learning about computer programming and databases. After returning to 
Alabama, he met the love of his life, Mary, and they were married 
shortly after. Felton and Mary then moved to Huntsville where he took a 
job at Thiokol. In 1962, Felton was drafted into the Army and he and 
Mary were stationed at Colorado Springs, CO. After completing his 
service, Felton and Mary returned to Huntsville and Felton continued his 
career as a database administrator at Thiokol, as well as 8 years in The 
Army Reserve.

Felton received Christ early in adulthood and began serving at Hillwood 
Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. He and Mary worked tirelessly in 
the bus ministry. Many children rode the bus in those years to learn 
about God’s love. Felton also worked writing computer programs with 
volunteer organizations.

After retiring from 36 years at Thiokol, Felton enjoyed fishing and 
hunting with his grandsons. He also enjoyed tending his large vegetable 
gardens. His favorites were tomatoes, okra and peanuts, which he 
generously shared with family and friends.

Felton was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Norris, his mother, 
Jesse Norris, his brother Donald Norris, his sister, Geneva Corkren, and 
his sister Mavis Price.

Felton is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary, his brother, Aubrey 
Norris, his sister, Gustave McKenzie; his two daughters, Connie Crain 
(Bryan) of Madison, AL and Anita Ayers (Jim) of New Market, AL; four 
grandsons, Brandon Crain (Bridget), Bradley Crain (Andrea), Aaron Ayers, 
and Nicholas Ayers (Alesia); and his five great-grandchildren, Caroline 
Crain, Garrett Crain, Owen Crain, Bennett Crain and Collier Crain.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the 
caregivers who played a vital role in taking care of Felton. We will be 
forever grateful for the compassion, dedication, and unwavering support 
provided by the doctors, nurses and staff at Floyd E. “Tut” Fann 
Veterans Home.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 
10:00-12:00 at Valhalla Funeral Home & Memory Gardens, 698 Winchester Rd 
NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 
12:00 pm. A graveside service will follow at Locust Grove Baptist Church 
in New Market, AL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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