Gerald Douglas "Gerry" Norwood

August 14, 1938 - March 26, 2018

Gerald Douglas "Gerry" Norwood, 79, of Bristol, TN passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Rochester, NY on August 14, 1938, a son of the late Fred and Pearl Fuger Norwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. He attended Liberty Baptist Church, Bristol, TN and had worked in construction for more than 30 years. He was an avid NASCAR fan. His other hobbies included sports, baseball, football, and he loved mowing the grass. Gerry is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sharon Norwood; three children, Christine Norwood, Andrew "Andy" Norwood, and Lisa Norwood; grandchildren; Rachel Norwood and Austin Norwood; brother, Bill Norwood and wife Linda; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to all of Gerry's friends at Liberty Baptist Church and Deck Valley Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Liberty Baptist Church, 112 Walnut Hill Rd., Bristol, TN 37620.