Charles Edward "Chuck" Norris

Charles Edward "Chuck" Norris, 77, died January 4, 2025, in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born July 29, 1947 in Lexington, KY, to Dr. Thomas Joseph and Edna Lester Norris. He grew up in Sedalia, MO. A standout student and athlete in high school, he also played the trombone, which to his two sisters' relief he rarely practiced. He was a Mizzou graduate and a Chiefs fan. After many years in Des Moines, IA, in 1994 he and his family settled in Fountain Hills, where he continued his career in the insurance industry. His travels included scuba diving in Belize, spotting whales in Alaska and making gelato in Rome. No service is planned.