Mr. Marvin Aubrey Norris “Watermelon” age 83 of Northport, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at his home. Marvin was born on April 14, 1942 to Marvin A. and Jessie Shirey Norris of Brilliant, Alabama. Marvin served in the U.S. National Guard for 7 years. He later worked on Nuclear Submarines in Mississippi, before moving on to BF Goodrich where he worked until his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, watching Alabama football, and spending time with his family.

Mr. Norris is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marcelle Norris, daughters, Donna Huie (Bert) of Tennessee, Dana Hoyle (Jeff) of Tuscaloosa, and Tanya Simmons (Michael) of Northport, sister, Gustave McKenzie, grandchildren, Justin Hoyle (Kelcie), Trent Huie (Jessica), Kate Campbell (Garrett), Lindsey Hoyle, Shelby Simmons, Courtney Christian (Parker), Kasey Phillips (Austin) and Tyler Simmons, 14 great grandchildren, 2 beloved pets, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Mr. Norris was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Jessie Norris, brothers, Felton Norris and Donald Norris, sisters, Geneva Corkren and Mavis Price.

Funeral services for Mr. Norris will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:00 noon at the Bowen funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Union Chapel Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.

The Norris family would like to extend a special thank you to Alabama Hospice of Tuscaloosa for the care of their loved one.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Norris family.