James "Jim" Hugh Norwood

James “Jim” Hugh Norwood, age 79 of Boone, the Foscoe Community, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024.  He was the son of the late Chester “Bear” Norwood and Sudie Ruppard Norwood.

Jim worked in landscaping for Ronnie Duckworth for many years. He loved deer hunting and riding his four wheeler.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Buster and Junior Norwood; his sisters, Lola Pritchard and Ida Mae Sword.

Jim is survived by his companion of 28 years, Jean McKenzie; a brother, Jerry Norwood of Banner Elk; a special nephew William Norwood and many other nieces and nephews; also his special friends Ottie Williams, Steve Williams, Denise Style, Sonia Winters and several others.

Special thanks to all the help from neighbors and friends.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Norwood family.

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