William "Bill" Norman

June 22, 1937 - March 3, 2018

Mr. William "Bill" Norman of Wynne, died on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at his home; he was 80. Bill was born on June 22, 1937 in Des Arc, Arkansas to Azie Norman and Jewell Rutledge Norman. Bill attended the University of Maryland. He enlisted in the United States Army in June of 1956. During his service, he attended aviation school, was an airplane and helicopter inspector and served in Vietnam. He was a very active member of the VFW. He was an amazing father and always made sure his family’s care came first. He loved the outdoors and would rather be outside than inside. He was a terrific gardener; he always had a big garden growing many vegetables. He would mostly give them away. He was a very giving person, donating to many causes. Bill was loved by many and will be missed by all. We love you dad, Angela and Sierra. He is survived by his daughters, Angela Norman of North Carolina, Sylvia Norman of Fayetteville, North Carolina, step-daughters, Tina Henderson and Bonnie Whitehead, nephews, Kevin Norman and Keith Norman, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Azie and Jewell Norman and wife, Mildred Norman in 2017. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Fitzgerald Crossing Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 12 PM at Fitzgerald Crossing Baptist Church with burial in Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery at Birdeye with military honors. Kernodle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may sign an online guestbook at www.kernodfh.com