Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:43 am

Norman Allan Parris, age 72, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Norman was born Wednesday, July 28, 1948 in Polk County, NC to the late Sidney W. Parris and Lula "Ruby" Taylor Parris. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served honorably during the Vietnam War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Joseph Roach and sister-in-law, Wanda Roach.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of thirty years, Sandra Roach Parris; aunt, Betty T. Luther of Columbus, NC; brothers-in-law, Randy Roach (Janet) and Johnny Roach all of Rutherfordton and sister-in-law, Brenda McFarland (Danny) of Forest City. He is also survived by many close nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and was affectionately called "Poppi" by his great nieces and nephews and by a host of cousins.

A private burial took place at Green River Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.