of Rogers, AR
September 20, 1940 - December 20, 2022
Roy Dean Norvell, age 82, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away on December 20, 2022 in Rogers. He was born September 20, 1940 in Harrison to Clifton and Marie Walker Norvell.
Roy graduated from Bergman High School. He served four years in the Air Force as a military policeman stationed in Topeka, Kansas and the Bermudas. After his service, he went on to receive his Bachelor of Political Science from Arkansas Tech University while working three jobs, including Deputy Sheriff in Pope County and raising three small children. He started his education career as the principal at Dover. He later became superintendent of Alpena Schools while attending night school to receive his Master of Political Science with a specialist degree in education administration from U of A. He then served as superintendent at Valley Springs. He ran for Boone County Sheriff in 1978 and served two terms. He later was superintendent of Pea Ridge and retired in 2002. He was a Mason and member of Kiwanis and enjoyed fishing, playing golf and reading, he was a history buff. A lifelong Razorback fan, he loved all sports and attended as many games as he could.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Rhonda Norvell; daughter, Kathryn Ann Norvell; granddaughter, Chelsea Hand; brother, Richard Norvell; sisters and brothers-in-law, Emma and Terry Carson and Elaine and Ben Thompson; nephews, Brett and Cole Thompson; brother-in-law, Ernie McElroy and sister-in-law, Susie and Joel Keeter and nephew, Tyrell Keeter
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lily Jo McElroy Norvell; his second wife, Carolyn Poe Norvell and son, Anthony Norvell.
Pallbearers are family and friends.
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20 Condolence(s)
Darlene Massey
Friday, December 30, 2022
Roy was a good man, a good sheriff. I was fortunate to serve as dispatcher for him during his 2 terms as sheriff. He always had an encouraging word.
Don & Laurie( Guynn) Milam
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Our sincere condolences to Victor, Kathy, Susie, and family. My late Dad, Dan Guynn worked under Roy, and taught alongside his wife,Lily-Jo, when he taught grade school at Valley Springs years ago. He had the utmost respect for them both, and always spoke so highly of them both. Don worked with Tony at FedEx a few years back.
Josephine Couch Perry
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
So sorry for your loss He was loved class mate
Sue Tennyson
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
My sympathy to all of you. I have many good memories working with Roy at VS. You too can now cherish the many memories because memories never go away.
Kristy Mounce Rice
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Very sorry for your family’s loss. Mr. Norvell was very respected by our family. My sister and I attended Valley Springs High School while he was superintendent. He will be missed.
Billie Walker
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Sincere sympathy for the Norvell family.
Melissa (Lowery) Neeley
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
I had the privilege of knowing Mr. Norvell. His first wife was my sister’s teacher in elementary. And Mr. Norvell was the Superintendent of Valley Spring’s whenI was in school there and he was always very nice to me. May God give his family and friends peace and comfort . Sending and lifting you guys up in prayers.
Jeff and Becky Brasel
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Dear Kathy, Victor, and Susie,
You and your family are in our prayers. May The Holy Spirit comfort you and bring you peace. Mr. Norvell was highly respected at the Valley Springs School District and in Boone County.
John Highsmith
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Best Sheriff and boss I ever had .Go with God Brother
marilyn hickenbottom
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
So sorry to read of Roy passing. Prayers for all the family.
Danielle Cox Stephenson
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. I remember Mr Norvell as our Superintendent at Valley Springs. Our Mother , Linda Mason, had the privilege of working with him at Valley and also at Pea Ridge. She always had such great things to say about him and Mrs Norvell. I know he will be greatly missed. There is peace in knowing that he is participating in the celebration of honoring our Lord in heaven. May God bless your family and comfort you during this time.
Dorothy Linde Gibson
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Prayers of peace and comfort for your family.
Cheryl Knoles-Monson
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
My deepest sympathies to Victor, Kathy and family.
Claudia Wilson
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Love and sympathy to the family. May you find comfort during this time of greif.
Sue Simmons
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Sincere sympathy to the family. Peace and comfort during this time.
Norman and Sue McElroy
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Our sincere sympathy to the family. May God bless you all. Love.
Cheryl Clark
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
RIP brother. Best sheriff Boone County ever had.
Judy White
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Dear Victor, Kathy and Susie, may all of you be flooded with wonderful memories of the great years when you were growing up. Roy was such a great friend of Steve's We had the best of times all together. Remembering Roy with special prayer.
Judy Passmore
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Sincere sympathy to the entire family.
Sandy McElroy Collins
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Praying God’s peace & comfort for you during this time of sorrow. Us McElroy girls & boy love you very much.