of Little Rock, AR
March 21, 1952 - November 25, 2014
Ronald Wayne Nordman, Sr., 62, of Little Rock entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 surrounded by loving family and friends following a lengthy illness. Ronnie was born on March 21, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the son of Robert and Jean Nordman. He graduated from Joe T. Robinson High School where he played football and was a delegate to Arkansas Boy's State. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Nall's Memorial Baptist Church. After graduation from high school, he attended UALR and worked with his father as a carpenter. He joined the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department in 1975 as a carpenter in District 6 Maintenance Headquarters, where he retired in 2004. He was a long-time member at Bingham Road Baptist Church in Little Rock where he and his wife Martha Jane served for many years.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his father; his sons, Ronald Wayne Nordman Jr. and William EuGene Nordman; and his mother-in-law, Shelba Webb. In addition to his wife of 38 years, he is survived by his mother, Jean Nordman of Little Rock; his sisters, Bobbie Hudson (Ronnie) and June Haynie (John) of Roland; his father-in-law, Cecil (Jessie) Webb; his sisters-in-law, Deborah Mayo of Chesterfield, MO and Diana Twisdale (LeRoy) of Cabot; his daughter-in-law, Annie Nordman; and his three grandchildren: Anthony, Lauren, and Harley Nordman of East End. In addition, ''Bunka Daddy'' is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and a host of cousins.
Ronnie loved sports, hunting, and particularly the St. Louis Cardinals and the Arkansas Razorback football team.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, December 1, 2014 at Bingham Road Baptist Church with Reverend Roger Brown officiating. Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 2:00 4:00 PM, Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Roller Drummond Funeral Home, 11900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800.
The family wishes memorials be made to: Memorial Marquee, c/o Bingham Road Baptist Church, 923 West Bingham Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206.
We were saddened to hear of Ronnie's passing. We have many fond memories of him and your precious family. I know you find comfort in knowing he is with his Heavenly Father as well as his dad and sons. He was a precious man and I know you will miss him. We love you all and our prayers continue to be with you. Larry and Sheroll Pharris
Im so sorry Martha and family for your loss. My prayers are with you. Lots of love.
To Martha and all the family members: Please accept my sympathy in the loss of Ronnie. You will all have a place in my prayers as you go forward in your lives without him. I know he is in a wonderful place with no more suffering, and for that I am grateful. May you all find peace and solace in the thought of Ronnie being with his sons and other family members, where they are rejoicing in His glory.
Our prayers are with the Nordman family in loss of your son and brother
Martha, You are with me in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear about Ronnie's passing. I love you, Sharon
I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of Ronnie. I have many memories of going to Nalls Baptist Church with Ronnie and his family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lots of Love and Prayers, Kim Tipton Harrod
I am so sorry. I remember Ronnie from living across te street from his mom and dad when I was a kid. He will be missed.
My sincere condolences to the entire family. May God hold you in His arms and give you the comfort that only He can provide. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I just want to let you know that even though I can't be there physically, you are all in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Ronnie was such a sweetheart and loved by all. I know he is in heaven with his daddy and sweet boys as well as all our other relatives that have left this earth. He is no longer in pain and is smiling down on each of you. I love y'all! God bless each of you!
Martha I was saddened to hear of the passing of Ronnie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and loved ones. The spirit of the Lord is a ever present comforter and help. God will be right there with you through it all. God Bless You. Shelia
Martha and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you guys during this hard time. You are all in my heart and prayers.
Martha and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Ronnie. You are in my prayers.