Oscar W Norris

Oscar was born on September 25, 1917 in Alabama to the late Henry Winston Norris and Ola Jane Mims Norris. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his 10 siblings, Leo, Sadie, Maggie, Henry, Lessie, Kathleen, Ruth, Alice, Marvin and Clifford. He is also preceded by his wife of 20 years, Isabella Norris.

Oscar was a truly incredible man and all that knew him, loved him. He was known by people all over the world, especially from being an avid HAM (Gaston County Amateur Radio Society) operator since 1949. He and his wife both were legally blind, and they both learned the art of weaving. He worked as a spinner in the textile mill because of this, even blind! They spent a wonderful 20 years of marriage together, and they even carved animals out of wood just by the feel of their hands. He also owned a bicycle shop in Cramerton. Oscar was a proud member of McAdenville Wesleyan Church and has attended since the age of 10.

Oscar is survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Oscar will be held Monday, July 15, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM at McAdenville Wesleyan Church, 300 Wesleyan Dr., McAdenville, NC 28101. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM at the Church officiated by Pastor Josh Baker. A committal service will follow at services at Greenwood Cemetery, 501 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to McAdenville Wesleyan Church at https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/467077

The family would also like to extend their most sincere gratitude to the staff of Courtland Terrace for the last 16 years of taking care of Oscar and for loving him as their own.