Frank "Buddy Norris age 68 passed away Tuesday morning July 2, 2024 in Arcadia Florida He was born April 12, 1956 in Winter Haven Florida to Frank Norris and Faye Williams. He was a 1974 graduate of Desoto High. From high school he joined the Army and was a Military Policeman for 8 years. Leaving the Army he became a Correctional Officer at DCI. Then became a Tampa Policeman. Moved back to Arcadia where he joined the City Police Department and worked for 8 years. He was proud of his job as a Police Officer and also was proud to have served his country as a Military Police. He achieved many awards both in the Army and as a police officer.

He enjoyed watching baseball and any other type of sports, fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of Arcadia Church of God

He is survived by his loving wife Melissa Houser Norris and two sons Ronald Jones Jr. Wife Cindy and Justin Paydock from Ohio. Daughters Jennifer (Frank) Dixon from Arcadia, and April (Mike) Moffitt from Texas One brother Terry Crouch of Winter Haven and sister Linda Harrington from Lake City He leaves behind five grandchildren Logan Daugherty, Breanna Ray, Dylan Ray, Ronald Jones III, Wyatt Jones and three great grandchildren Cheyenne Kersey, Adalee Ray, and Sophie Jones

Buddy is preceded in death by his parents and sister Donna Charles.

Visitation will be Tuesday July 9th from 10:00-11:00 and funeral Services to follow at the Arcadia Church of God, 1423 NE Oak St., Pastor Ellis Cross officiating The burial will be Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.