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Owen Norris Obituary
He was born on May 6, 1939, in Sykesville to the late Earle S. Norris and Mabel Johnson Norris. He was the loving husband of Carol D. (Cook) Norris, whom he married on August 8, 1981.
Hank was born and raised on Schoolhouse Road, Sykesville. He graduated from the Robert Moton School, Westminster. From his early twenties, he worked with over three generations of the Haight family at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville where he retired after more than 30 years of service as a funeral assistant. He was extremely respected in the community and continued to work at the funeral home as needed until just a year ago when his health did not permit. He also had a second full time career with the Carroll County Public School System as an evening shift custodian at Carrolltowne Elementary School where he also retired. Always working hard, he and his wife had cleaned offices and homes. He also dug graves for many years at Oakland United Methodist Church, Springfield Cemetery and St. Luke's United Methodist Church Cemeteries. He remained as caretaker of St. Luke's Cemetery until his passing. Hank was a corvette enthusiast. He also enjoyed car detailing and bowling and was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan. Hanky was a lifelong member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Sykesville and member of the Former Students of Robert Moton.
Surviving in addition to his wife are sons Anthony "Pee Wee" Norris of Sykesville and Craig Norris and wife Christina of Sykesville; daughter Latushia Evans of Taneytown; brother and sister-in-law Hayes and Debbie Norris of Braselton, GA; sisters-in-law Pattie Starke of Marriottsville, Viola Cook of Sykesville, Annette King of Westminster, Shirley Bracey(Charles) of Sykesville and Thelma Randall of Baltimore, brother-in-law Melvin Cook of Sykesville.and grandchildren: Desmond Norris, Keon Norris, Devon Norris, Joseph Domneys and Bria Estep. He is also survived by many great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife Alma Randall "Sissy" Norris who died in 1967, his daughter Stephanie Evans Miller, his sister Laura "Nannie" Thomas, grandson Christopher Anthony Norris and his sister Mary Elizabeth Norris
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:30 AM on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Legacy Hall at Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department, 6680 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, MD where a funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM. Private interment will be in St. Luke's Church Cemetery, Sykesville.
Those desiring may make memorial donations to the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department, St. Luke's United Methodist Church or to the Former Friends of Robert Moton Museum.
Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com
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Kelley Kerrigan
October 27, 2025
I am blessed to have met Owen for the short time I knew him. He told me how blessed he was to work at Haight Funeral home for well over 30 years. One of the most kindest men I have ever spoken to. May God bless him and his family. He was a special man.
Kelley- Admissions Director Copper Ridge
Peggy Garrett
October 25, 2025
Hank Norris and his mom, Mabel, were close friends of my family, the Henze's. As a young man, my father employed Hank as a driver to pick up parts for his business, and to build a 1-car stone parking spot for our home on Norwood Avenue in Sykesville. At the time, I was probably about 8 and would chatter at him while he worked tirelessly to complete the job. I'm sure I was a pest, but Hank was so kind and friendly and would always engage in conversation with me. After moving out of the area as a young adult, I would periodically see and chat and share a hug with Hank when I would return to visit family. I also encountered him on many sad occasions at Haight's after losing a friend or family member. I am truly saddened by his passing and wish to extend my sincere condolences to his family.
Richard Lyons
October 24, 2025
To Hanky's family, and friends, my sincere condolences on the loss of a true, rare, gentleman. As my sister Lisa said, Hank was a childhood friend of our mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Henze (Lyons). They were close neighbors. That friendship was shared by our father, Roger Lyons, and to all 5 of us "Lyons kids". During my service as a medic and firefighter with Sykesville FDFD, I assisted Hanky with dignified retrievals of several departed citizens. ALWAYS a gentleman, ALWAYS kind words, ALWAYS a gentle hand, ALWAYS respectful to both family and departed. Hank Norris is a fine example of how we all should be towards each other. REST IN PEACE HANKY. You ARE and WILL BE MISSED.
A bit of humor for Hanky... Hopefully, others will remember the "musical casket" incident?. As told to and by my mother...
A younger man passed tragically, a fan of loud heavy "metal rock" music. To allow the young man to enjoy his music into the afterlife, family provided a large "boombox" player, with his favorite collection of music on tape. Hanky returned from a late night pickup from Baltimore, placing his pickup in the receiving area under the funeral home. As he turned out the lights, the boombox activated at Volume 11, causing poor Hanky to make an emergency visit to the restroom.
REST IN PEACE MR NORRIS.
Lisa Lyons
October 24, 2025
Hanky was one of the nicest people ever. He was a life long friend of my mother and his work with Haights. He will surely be missed. Prayers to his family and friends.
Mario and Vivian Gimeno
October 24, 2025
Condolences to the family of Owen Norris. May he rest in peace.
Wade Forbes
October 23, 2025
I met Hank for the first time on Wednesday Oct 8 and got to listen to his life's story. He taught me so many important things in that hour visit that I hope others can learn from his legacy. Thank you Hank, you will be missed.
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