of Cotter, AR
April 17, 1949 - November 25, 2024
Norman Carl ''Put'' Wilber, 75, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 25, 2024. Born in New York, New York, on April 17, 1949, Mr. Wilber moved to Mountain Home in 1956 at the age of 7, where he made his lifelong home.
Mr. Wilber was the beloved son of Verl Hamm Wilber and Wilma Scott Wilber, who preceded him in death, along with his sister, Donna Hopper, and brother, Dale Wilber. He is survived by his two daughters, Lacy Wilber and Cara Ladd, his brother, Bruce Wilber, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A passionate sportsman, Mr. Wilber was a key member of the Mountain Home High School basketball team that won the State Championship in 1966 during his junior year. He enjoyed playing softball and volleyball throughout his life, staying active and engaged in his community.
Mr. Wilber earned his law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1976 and returned to Mountain Home to practice general civil and criminal defense law. Over his 42-year career, he provided dedicated service to his community until his retirement in 2018.
In addition to his legal career, Mr. Wilber was deeply involved in civic life. He served on the Mountain Home School Board and was an active member of the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce.
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 2, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Roller Funeral Home The service for Mr. Wilber will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas at 11:00 AM. Mr. Wilber will be laid to rest at Mountain Home Cemetery in Mountain Home, Arkansas
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12 Condolence(s)
Charles Crandall
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
My deepest condolences to all that love and know Put. I've known Put for a long time and hated so much to hear of his passing.
Bobbie Dillard.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family. Putt was a wonderful attorney and friend for over 35 years. I remember him always trying to stump me on his trivia questions, but he never put forth one to best me. RIP Norm, you will be remembered.
DONELLA G DULWORTH
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
My life was better by having you in it. RIP Put. Praying for your family
Arlene Bruzzichesi
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
You will be so missed!! Prayers for his family.
Jewell Uchtman
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
So very sorry for your loss!
Kathie Strain
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
What a wonderful attorney & friend for many years. He helped me through the hard times in my life & I will always be grateful to such a wonderful man! His stories & advice will be missed…Prayers for everyone & RIP Putt
Colleen Wood
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Oh, I am so sorry to read this… Putt was a great guy! I worked for him at a couple places…I also worked for his brother Dale…. Great people!!
May his wings soar with the angels…
Tim “Zippy”
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
My Condolences to the Families and Friends.
Now you can play Volleyball again!
Sandy Irby
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
I have many fun, fond memories of working with Putt over the decades. He was a true friend and will be missed. Condolences to his family.
George Buster Chaney
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Put was always a nice guy in high school. Rest easy in Jesus’ arms. May God comfort the family and friends left behind, Amen.
Julia Reed
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the Family.
Josie
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Putt, I will miss you dearly, I will cherish all the stories and jokes you would tell me, you are at peace now, every time I go fishing I will I think of you! I love you.