Garry Vance Norman

Garry Vance Norman, 61, of Tobaccoville, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Born in Stokes County, he was the son of the late Mable Venable Norman and Carl Richard Norman, who survives.

After graduating from South Stokes High School, Garry attended Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He worked for Hanes Dye and Finishing before retiring from ECR. Garry was loved by his family and friends and enjoyed Duke football and basketball. A devoted soccer enthusiast, he coached in the King Soccer League as well as boys’ and girls’ teams at Atkins High School. He was also a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association.

Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his father, is his twin brother, Barry Lance Norman, along with several other family members.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Slate Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Paul Norman. Interment will follow at King First Baptist Church Cemetery.

Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Garry Vance Norman. An online guestbook is available at www.slatefh.com.

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