Norman Ray Bryant

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Obituary

Norman Ray Bryant

64 a resident of Fayetteville, passed away October 20, 2013 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born March 9, 1949 in Fayetteville, the son of George and Masel McCarty Bryant.

Norman was warehouse supervisor for the Fayetteville Public School. He was a professional bull fighter, rodeo clown and the founder of the Norman Bryant Foundation.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie Bryant; one son, Darrin Bryant and wife Jill of Clinton, Arkansas; two daughters, Melissa Bryant of Wisconsin and Andrea Carter and husband Bruce of Hindsville, Arkansas; one sister Norma Shipp and husband H.M. of Farmington, Arkansas; one grandson Hunter Carter; one niece Brenda Shipp Sellers and husband Mike and host of friends; three great nephews; five great great nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 2:00 P.M. at the White Rock Light of Faith Church in Fayetteville with burial in Friendship Cemetery in Springdale.

Pallbearers will be: Michael Smith, Cody Smith, Bruce Carter, Jeff Whitenburg, David Hoffarth, and Doc Hayes.

Family ask in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Norman Bryant Foundation P.O. Box 154 Farmington, Arkansas 72730.

Funeral Service

Thursday, October 24, 2013
2:00 pm

White Rock Light of Faith Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Visitation

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Luginbuel Funeral Home

Final Resting Place

Friendship Cemetery - Springdale, Ark

General

Date of Birth: Mar 9, 1949

Date of Death: Oct 20, 2013

Age: 64

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Words are inadequate to express our sorrow. A special friend is gone today. Someone as special as Norman will always be remembered. We treasure "Christmas To Remember" memories. His service and love for others will never be forgotten. With love and deepest sympathy, Lee and Debbie Dunk

Debbie and Lee Dunk - Friend

Norman was a very special angel here on earth. I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Norman through Relay for Life for several years ago. He was a sweet man, always thinking of others, and had a warm, caring heart. He was thoughtful and kind. A true angel on earth. Now he is in heaven, smiling at his family, so proud, and saying " don't cry for me, I will see you again" God bless and comfort you, Fayetteville has lost a great man Sharon Green

Sharon Green - Friend

We have wonderful memories of Norman. He was a kind, loving individual who will be missed by so many. Praying for all of his family. Larry and Dianne

Larry & Dianne Omohundro - Friend

Norman we will truely miss you. You are one of GOD'S special people. It was blessing to know you.

Michael & Lesa Davis - Friend

So sorry for your lost. Please accept my deepest condolences. Margaret

Margaret Taylor - friend

You will be truly missed Norman. You have been such a blessing and encouragement to others but know you are with your Heavenly Father now.

Julie & Ron liter - Friend

I am so blessed to have met Norman and Debbie several years ago through our mutual love of horses. Norman blessed everyone who knew him with his wonderful spirit.

Linda Brown - friend

We were so sad to hear of Norman's passing. He was always good to volunteer especially if there were kids involved. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Siloam Springs Riding Club - Friends

Norman was a kind and giving person. He was "one-of-a-kind". He had a huge heart and put his caring spirit into action. We never saw him portray any expectation of earthly reward for all of his hard work serving others - and he worked hard and long for others! He was an awesome cook and cooked for great causes. His life touched many people, young and old. We will miss him. His family will miss him. His friends and acquaintances will miss him. There will be many stars in his crown!

Cliff & Gayla Byrd - Friends

It was truly a pleasure to have known Norman. He was a positive influence to all he met. He never passed up an opportunity to talk with a child. He truly beamed when he was in his element of the many Christmas to Remember skits he put on. He truly was inspiring and will be greatly missed by all.

Kemberly Bishop - Friend

No more suffering and no more pain. A new body. It's wonderful to know he's already made it and we'll see him again one day. God bless you and comfort you as only He can. Love you. Chris & Woody Rogers

Chris & Woody Rogers - friend of Debbie & Norma

To a caring man that touched so many lives. You will truely be missed! I remember watching you clown when I was a young girl and was lucky to work with you and stay in touch to date, I will miss you.

Laura Hutchinson Burns - friend

Family of Norman Bryant: The citizens of the Town of Colcord and surrounding community owe a huge debt of gratitude to Norman Bryant and his foundation. Every citizen of this town and community, young and old alike, has benefited greatly by the annual "Christmas to Remember." Norman's work in providing fund raising, dinners, and gifts for our children is truly amazing. Though I only knew Norman by seeing him at such events as the above, his generosity and beauty of heart and spirit was apparent by all he did for all of us. We will forever be grateful and his name will always be honored by our town and community. Thank you for sharing him with us. Our prayers are for your comfort.

Larry Ellis - Friend

I met Norman many years ago on the softball field. Later we worked and announced rodeos together, then I kinda lost track of him for some time. We came together again sometime in the mid-2000s, probably about 2004 or 05. I wrote a series of articles about him and kept up with him after that, helping when I could at the Christmas To Remember events put on by the Norman Bryant Foundation. Norman was a very special person. He touched so many people from so many walks of life. Words cannot begin to express what he meant to me and everyone who knew him. His presence here will be sorely missed, but his influence will live on! Auf wiedersehen, my friend.

Gary Trembly - Friend

As the band director of Norman's son, Darrin, I had many encounters with Norman as a band parent. But Norman felt more like a friend more than anything. His help was always heart felt. His smile and demeanor was uplifting and encouraging. I'll miss seeing him walking by around Ramay with a brief but meaning hello or wave. Many prayers of comfort and peace to Darrin and all of the family. Lewis Clark, Ramay Band Director

Lewis Clark - co-worker at FHS Schools

What a special, wonderful man. Wouldn't this be a better place if there were thousands like him? Thank you, Mr.Bryant. God blessed your family already and holds them close through this time.

Davis Family - Friend