May 11, 1937-February 8, 2026 Norris was born in Humphrey, Missouri, to Luther and Elgeva (Mc Calley) Waller on May 11, 1937. He lived his life in Humphrey and graduated from Trenton High School in 1955. He attended Trenton Junior College and there he met the love of his life, Fran Warren. Norris and Fran were married on a hot June 5, 1958, at the Edinburg Baptist Church. Their honeymoon was a trip returning to Denver to stay and work. They decided to return to Kansas City where Norris worked while Fran finished her college degree.

They moved to Cameron, Missouri, where Norris worked for Cameron Mutual Insurance. He moved to work as a Claims Adjuster and the family moved to Higginsville in 1966, where he and Fran still live today.

Norris earned his teaching degree from Central Missouri State University and began teaching Industrial Arts/Shop until his retirement in 1990. Norris enjoyed “raising” a variety of animals on their hobby farm – rabbits, Nubian goats, Boer goats, and cattle. And, Norris’s later years have been spent restoring antique tractors, especially Farmall. He has shown and driven these tractors in parades and Fall Festivals.

Norris has been a Methodist all his life. He was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church of Higginsville, Missouri. The Masonic Lodge was a very important part of his life. He rose through the ranks to Worshipful Master and was recently honored with his 60-year member pin.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Fran (Warren), two daughters, Melody LaPreze and Amy (Kent) Tieman. Four grandchildren: Abigail (Jeremy) Morris of Lake Saint Louis; Emily (Drew) Pfyl of Lee’s Summit; Ross (Raschel) and Chad (Haley) Tieman all of Alma, Missouri. Eight great-grandchildren: Annabelle and Caleb Morris; Avery Pfyl; Rhen, Ripp, and Reese Tieman; and Henry and Hazel Tieman. Niece, Nancy Waller Carter and her family, and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Norris is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Noel and Robert Leon and their spouses.

A Masonic service with visitation was held Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home. A memorial service followed on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Grace United Methodist Church with burial in the City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home and online condolences may be made to the family at www.stewarthoeferfuneralhome.com Paid Obituary