Trai Michael Norris
August 16, 2004 ~ August 31, 2019
Trai Michael Norris, age 15, a resident of Philippi, passed away Saturday August 31, 2019 from injuries sustained in a side by side accident. Trai was born August 16, 2004 in Elkins, WV a son of Jamie Scott Norris and April Lynn (Duncan) Utt, Step -father David Brice Utt of Philippi. Also surviving-
Brothers, Ethan Scott Norris
Jaydin Ryan Norris both of Philippi
Gavin Brice Utt, of Clarksburg
Grandparents, Larry and Rose Norris of Philippi, and Roberta and Troy Hensley of St. Joseph, MO
Uncle’s Joshua Underwood, Billy Maag, Wesley Duncan, Delane and Halie Norris, Tommy Norris and family
Cousin’s Ezik and Brittany Norris, Bronwyn Norris, Aubri Norris, Austin Mayle, Makayla Mayle
Trai was preceded in death by grandfather, Lewis Eugene Duncan, Grandmother Minerva (Tudy) Miner
Trai was a student at Philip Barbour High School, he was a member of the Band, Soccer and Basketball teams. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Trai was a member and played drums for the Pentecostal Church of Ford Run. Let’s not forget his amazing smile that lit up as soon as he walked into a room.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Wednesday September 4, from 3-8 pm and on Thursday September 5, from 8 am- 2 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm with Rev. Ezik Norris officiating. Interment will follow in the Welch Cemetery.
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April and family, so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
There are no appropriate words to cover the feelings and emotions we all are experiencing now. We pray for God to surround all his family and those who loved him with His Mercies and Love.
My condolences are dedicated to the family and friends of Trai. I used to see his smiling face all the time in band and I was heartbroken to hear about the loss. At least he is with God now. Prayers for you all.
We miss you so much Trai. Your loved beyond words. We are thankful for every moment you spent with us. You made us better people.
Trai was a part of the basketball team and we had amazing times together. Although he is gone, we will always miss him on the court.
My sincerest condolences
So very sorry for your families loss.. hugs and prayers to all of you..
Trai, you were the cutest little boy that grew into a very handsome young man. We are sure you would have made your mark in this world. We are so sorry that you were taken away too soon.Rest in peace sweet boy. Estella and Stretch
I am so very sorry for your loss… You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this amazing young man.
My sincerest sympathy to all. A young life gone too soon. Prayers to all for healing. Memories are always there….recall them daily. May God be with you all and know you have a community that is there to help and support.
Prayers love and hugs for your beautiful family deeply
Prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you all.
Condolences and prayers to family, friends, team mates of Trai.
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Please know hugs and prayers always.
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a great person. Always had time for the little kids. Just a kid himself.
My deepest sympathy to you Dave and April. May God comfort you and your family and give you peace. Continued thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. So very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for the loss of this bright young man. Heaven definitely gained a beautiful angel!
I'm Soo heartbroken for the family lost someone in a car wreck , praying for comfort & peace ! God will make a way where there is no way .
In memory of Trai Michael Norris, Bella lit a candle
Your kind sweet smile will never be forgotten Trai…I will miss you forever
In memory of Trai Michael Norris, Heather McCartney lit a candle
Your son was always so nice to me…I am so sorry he is gone. I will miss him very much.
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Trai, you are truly missed, and will always be remembered by that contagious smile of yours. Everybody knew you as such a kind sweet kid, which you are. Sending lots of love to your family. Fly High buddy.
In memory of Trai Michael Norris, Caleb Kittle lit a candle
I am so sorry for the loss of your child. I am in the Grafton High School Band and we want to send our condolences. He was a great kid and he will be missed.
Jason Gainer
I do not know this young lad, but some of my husband's side of the family have had the pleasure of knowing him. I had seen the sad news on Crystal Kittles Facebook page and our thoughts go out to the family and friends and our hearts are breaking as you go through this dark period. Another young lad has earned his angel wings way to early and he is looking down on you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can not imagine the pain you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray for peace and comfort in this very sad time for you. God bless
I'm gonna miss you truly
I hope you treat easy trai
You was like a brother, friend and you was also my cousin
I'm gonna miss that smirk on that face
Every time you walk in you lighten up the room
I'm so terribly sorry to hear of ur family's lost.
We're praying for you and your family that God's comfort and strength will carry you through your pain and anguish. If there is ever something that I can do for you, please let me know. I'm so sorry…
I’m so sorry for you loss
There are literally no words to soothe your shattered souls…please allow our prayers to dull your aching hearts
Love and prayers to you and your family. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling.
I love you bro I just hate that you are gone
I cannot imagine…I'm so sorry for you all!
i’m so sorry for your loss april, trai was such a great friend and great person in general. every time i would look at him, he would have the biggest smile on his face. his happiness would reflect on to everyone, not only the people who he was closest with, but every person that noticed him. heaven definitely gained another angel. i’m so sorry for your loss. he will forever be remembered by so many people, and i can assure you i am one of them. you will be in my prayers these next few days❤️
To the family of Trai, I'm truly sorry for your loss. My daughter's go to PBHS. They never got to know Trai because they had no classes with him. He sounds like he was a very sweet and thoughtful young man. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and comfort you in your time of need and always.
April, I can’t imagine the pain you and your family must be going through. I just want you to know you are in my prayers I’m asking God to comfort you as only he can during this time. God bless I love you! Joe
sending peace and positivity your way
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I'm praying for your family and know that if you need anything Philip Barbour high school is here for you.
Trai was always smiling and he will be missed. Prayers. From: Brylee
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Love you man
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I love u guys so much
-Lindsay
In memory of Trai Michael Norris, Betty and Paul Miller lit a candle
It just seem like yesterday he was running thru our field as a toddler grew up into a young man and always smiling .He will never be forgotten and God will take very good care of him. So sorry praying for all. Love,Karen and John Upton and family .
We our keeping you as a family n our thoughts & prayers.. we our truly sorry for your loss..Trai would come down to Maple Ave. To Bradys and all u could see was that big bright smile of his, and I would smile and tell him he just lit up the whole neighborhood…he will be truly missed..
My name is Olivia Grimes and I am a teacher at Tygarts Valley High School. My kiddos came to school this morning, September 4th, in a wave of BLUE! When I asked what the reason behind everyone wearing blue was, they told me that they all decided, through connections of social media, that today they were all going to wear the color blue to honor the loss and memory of Trai Norris, of Philip Barbour High School. This moved me to tears.
I know PB and TVHS have always been rivals. But to see my kiddos put that rivalry aside in a time like this, and decide on their own, that they wanted to honor his memory, made my heart skip a beat.
With utmost confidence, I am sure I can speak for all staff and students at TVMS/HS when I say that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
I never met Trai but im sure he was very sweet boy who had a heart of gold. Im very sorry for his familys loss. So young gone way to soon. Ill be praying for his family. May he rest easy. And god keep his healing hands around his loved ones. Rest Easy youll be forever remembered and always loved.
The world has lost a wonderful boy, but the heavens have gained an angel. What a joy it was to have Trai as a student in my classroom. Prayers are with you. Love, Veda Daugherty
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So incredibly sorry for your loss:( i didnt know Trai, but he seemed like a wonderful young man, with a big heart!! Live to make him proud, until you see him again in heaven, never to part!!! God bless you and your family, at this terribly difficult time!!! Rip Trai. May you be remembered with smiles not tears!!!
My very sincerest sympathies April to you and your family. The video and obituary of your son Trai that you shared are beautiful . You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Mary O'Connor
April & family,
My heart is breaking for you. Prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time. Love you.
My sincerest condolences. My heart breaks for you and your family. Trai was such an exceptional young man. He will be sorely missed.
I am so sorry for your loss and I love you all.
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