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