Hamptonville – Bobby Lee Norman, 82, passed away December 12, 2025. He was born July 27, 1943 in Iredell County to the late “Jack” George Humphrie Norman and Lizzie Mae Gaither Norman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Jean Norman; sister, Doris Crews Robinette; brothers, Bill Norman and Gene Norman. He is survived by his wife Debbie Wood Norman; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Norman; grandchildren, Whitney (Chris) Barker, Steven (Miranda) Howard; great grandchildren, Mason Barker, Emma Barker; sisters, Ann (Roger) Ireland, Sylvia Mitchell, Earlene Norman; brother, Joe (Linda) Norman; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM Friday, December 19, 2025 at West Yadkin Assembly of God by the Rev. Bobby Jenkins, the Rev. John Byerly, the Rev. Chris Wingler, and Brenda Wallace. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:30 PM on Friday at West Yadkin Assembly of God. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to West Yadkin Assembly of God, 3617 Key Street, Hamptonville, NC 27020 or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 516 Hawthorne Drive, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Norman family.

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