Norman Russell Fortney

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
701 South Rogers
Clarksville, AR  72830
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel
701 Rogers St.
Clarksville, AR  72830
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
2:00 P.M.
Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery
402 Cemetery Street
Clarksville, AR  72830
I served in the Army.
Norman Russell FortneyI am a Veteran.

of Clarksville, AR

September 20, 1934 - October 7, 2018

Norman Russell Fortney, age 84, of Clarksville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Clarksville. He is the son of the late Theodore & Mildred (Miller) Fortney. Norman owned and operated Valley Bakery for 25 years then worked as a real-estate broker. He was a member of Second Baptist Church. He enjoyed cars, bowling and gospel quartets. Norman loved spending time with his family playing all games and watching his family laugh and have fun. He is survived by one daughter, Brenda Jarrard and her husband Les of Paris, Arkansas; two sons, Russell Fortney and his wife Laura of Greenville, South Carolina, and Alan Fortney and his wife Jan of North Little Rock, Arkansas; fiancé of 13 years Audrey Warren of Clarksville; one brother Gilbert Fortney of Springfield, Missouri; one sister Janice Richerson of Springfield, Missouri; and Six grandchildren: Ken Fortney, Jennifer (Joey) Hoelscher, Blake (Hannah) Jarrard, Adam (Abbey) Jarrard, Brandi (Derek) Caldwell, and Kim Belt; three great grandchildren: Kenny Fortney, Crosby Fortney, and Colby Hoelscher; and a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Jimmie Jean Fortney, brother Roger Fortney, and sister Irene Kobrock.
Visitation will be 6:00 P.M 8: P.M at the Roller-Cox Funeral home on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Doyle Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville, Arkansas with Clayton Caldwell, Ronnie Ashlock, Dale Caldwell, Blake Jarrard, Adam Jarrard, and Ken Fortney serving as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbears are Wayne Johnson, Jim Gould, Tony Warren, Gilbert Fortney, George Overbey, and Steven Brown.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home, online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville

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Don Gillam
Clarksville, AR
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

It was an honor and blessing to have known and been associated with such a gentleman as Norman Fortney. He and his family have touched our lives for several years. Great times with Norman and Jimmie, then with Norman and Audrey.
Thank you, Norman for your friendship and for being the great example you were to so many people. Thank you for singing with me and allowing me to play the piano for you.
Prayers for comfort and peace for all the Fortney family during your grief...

Stephen Brown
Clarksville, AR
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

So sorry to hear about Norman. Also sorry that I won't be able to attend the funeral as I am currently out of the country on business. My prayer will be for God's peace to be with the family.

Tawny Wood
Clarksville, AR
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

My condolences go to the family of Norman. He was such a great man. I had the pleasure of taking care of him at Heritage. He was one of the sweetest, most humble men I have ever met. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Nancy Howard
Scottsdale, AZ
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

My sincere condolences to Norman’s family, relatives,& many friends.

Tiffany Vano
Roland, AR
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time. I did not know Mr. Norman, but Alan always talked so highly about his dad at the office.

Roger and Gena Stewart
Pine Bluff, AR
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Russell, Brenda and Alan,
Wish we could be there for you at the service. I have a lot of good memories of your family. Loved your parents like my own. Sending our condolences and prayers.

Tina Altum
Graford, TX
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Monday, October 8, 2018

Sending love and prayers to all of the family. Uncle Norman was a wonderful godly man. I have such warm childhood memories of him and his kindness to me. We are not able to attend, but we will be with you all in spirit. Love, Tina Altum

Karen Alexander
Russellville, AR
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Monday, October 8, 2018

Your family is in my prayers, Norman was a precious man whom I looked up to all the years I attended church where he and Jimmie attended. Heaven has gained another angel!

Freda Ashlock-Carpenter
Little Hocking, OH
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Monday, October 8, 2018

Russell ,Brenda & Alan My condolences to you all in the passing of your dad....was such a special man and Christian. I carry memories of the times I had with him & your Mom at rollerskating and church camp. I still think of you three as the little ones I babysat.