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Gale R. "Bud" Felix, 82, Norfolk

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NORFOLK - Graveside services for Gale R. "Bud" Felix, 82, a resident of 43 South Main Street, Norfolk, will be held at a later date to be announced in the Bixby Cemetery, Norfolk. Bud passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 20, 2026 at his home.

Bud is survived by three children, Lance and Lesa Felix, Winthrop; Michelle and Howard "HT" Blair, Potsdam; Lori and Richard "Rick" Ober, Norwood; his three grandchildren, Richard Ober Jr.; Lance Felix Jr. and Dana Felix; a great-granddaughter, Nevaeh Ober; his companion, Roxanna Martin, Norfolk; his step-children and their families, Chris and Brandy Agen; Michelle Leversee; Brian and Emily Agen and Shawn and Holly Agen as well as several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Bud is also survived by two siblings, Keith and Jody Felix and Karen and Wayne Jock, both of Winthrop; a brother-in-law, Tom Lord, Winthrop and two sister-in-law's, Rosanna Felix, Winthrop and Wilma Felix, Syracuse, as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Bud was pre-deceased by his parents, his wife Ann, a son Brian "Pete" Felix, brothers Wayne and Richard Felix and a sister, Fern Lord.

Born in Potsdam, NY on March 9, 1944 to the late Reginald W. and Pearl Mousaw Felix, Bud graduated from St. Lawrence Central School, Class of 1965. He married Ellen Phippen on October 8, 1966 and had four children. The marriage later ended in divorce.

Bud later married Ann Agen on August 4, 1990. Ann passed away on November 14, 2010. Bud worked at Corning Glass in Canton, NY as a furnace operator for many years. He was the third person to be hired when the plant opened in Canton and he retired in 2000 after 34 years of service.

In his free time, Bud enjoyed reading, especially old western books, watching John Wayne movies and socializing with his family and friends, reminiscing about the good ole days.

Memorial donations in Bud's memory can be made to any local cancer organization or to the St. Jude's Foundation and memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com.