Thomas Norris
March 24, 1947 – October 30, 2026 (Age 79)
Thomas D. “Tom” Norris 79 of Newark passed away Friday October 30, 2026, at his residence. He was born March 24, 1947, in Zanesville, a son of the late Basil Jr. and Dorothy Barker Norris. Tom protected our freedoms while serving in the United States Army and was retired from Owens Corning. He enjoyed spending time in his shop restoring and tinkering with his John Deere tractors.
Tom never met a stranger and was loved by everyone. Tom loved his family and had several very close friends whose friendship was valued very much. He is survived by his wife Vickie Norris; two daughters: Evelyn (Russell) Price and Sherrie (Christopher) Perkins; four grandchildren: Jenna, Tarryn, Luke and Emilie; three brothers: Charles, Ernie and Bill Norris; four sisters: Linda Fox, Sharon Melton, Melody Day and Molly Norris; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Basil (Julia) Norris.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from Noon until time of service at 1pm in the Snouffer Chapel with Forrest Pierce officiating. Burial with Military Honors by VFW Post 1058 will follow in Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery.