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Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Odis Norris Jr., of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 70. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and all that is connected. Services are entrusted to Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory of Fayetteville. Please keep this family in your prayers during their time of bereavement.

“The journey does not end here. Love continues in the stories we tell and the memories we keep.”

“Those we love do not go away. They walk beside us every day.”

Odis Norris, Jr., aged 70, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2026. Odis lived in Fayetteville, NC He is survived by his siblings, Kenneth R. Norris, Carolyn Norris Lassiter, George D. Norris, Annette E. Norris.

Odia Norris was born on July 4, 1956 in Fayetteville, NC He attended elementary school in Fayetteville until September, 1968 when the family moved to Lanham, MD Odis attended middle school where he excelled in academics and played junior varsity football. Odis attended Duval High School where he continued to excel academically as well as participate on the track team. He graduated in and received a scholarship to the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Odis completed two years at UNC and then decided to travel to gain varied outlooks on different career options.

Odis ventured out to Texas where he pursued a career on an oil rig. He joined his brothers, Kenneth and George, as they pursued careers in the airplane industry in Kansas. Odis and his brothers were successful in Kansas where they made many lifelong acquaintances.

Odis eventually found his way to a rehabilitation treatment facility in Charlotte, NC It was there that he began his work helping others who were in need. Odis followed in the footsteps of his parents, Annette and Odis, who lifted up the ideal of dedicating their lives for the betterment of others. Odis became a counselor to those who sought guidance, job training, healthcare. Odis was most comfortable being of assistance to
others. If Odis could lend a hand to someone he would seek to help them to the best of his abilities.

In the meantime, Odis became trained as an electrical engineer. He worked on various construction jobs in and around North Carolina. He became known as a highly skilled electrician. He was highly sought after by companies, families and friends. Odis is survived by his immediate family, Kenneth Norris, George Norris, Sr., Annette E. Norris and Carolyn N. Lassiter. His nieces and nephews include: George Norris, Jr.,
LeShawn Womack, Leah E. Lassiter, Lara M. A. Lassiter, and David L. N. Lassiter. His great nieces and nephews include: Jace Devaughn, Laiyah Lassiter and Legend Lassiter.

Odis has a loving uncle, Enoch N. Butler as well an extensive network of loving cousins from the Butler, Hickman, King and Sampson families. Through the years Odis developed a wealth of friends who became family. Most notably among them, are the Krissonna Evan’s family and children, Damyon, Arthur and Kamyia.

The memorial service for Odis will be held at The Tent at 2305 Slater Ave, Fayetteville, NC at 2:00 pm. The zoom link is below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81795926323?pwd=K8gyCDicXkefldl73b65MUbQ0vwY27.1