Roy Hudson Norman

Roy Hudson Norman, age 79, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, December 19, 2025. A lifelong logger, Roy began working in the woods at just nine years old and remained there until the age of 75, a testament to his strength, grit, and unwavering work ethic. Simple in his ways and tough as nails, he was known as a man of honesty, integrity, and quiet determination.

Above all, Roy was a devoted family man who deeply valued those he loved. In his quieter moments, he found joy in duck hunting and fishing, and he had a special fondness for dogs-especially his loyal companion, his old dog, Henry.

Roy is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lori Norman; sons, Justin Norman (Liz), Joshua Harvey (Lois), Robert Harvey (Sara), Joseph Norman (Becky); daughters, Amanda Harvey and Stephanie Norman; grandchildren, Emma Harvey, Easton Harvey, Marissa Gibbens, Layton Keith, Logan Boyette, Cooper Harvey, Kenleigh Griffen, Tyler Norman, Kaitlyn Jones, Karlee Warren, Hayven Prine, Kelsey Davis, Chloe Davis, Camille Davis, Keeley Davis, Richie Faust, Emma Johnson and Kane Kaiser; great-grandchildren, Holly Keith, Lucius Boyette, Gracyn Harvey, Zella Thomas, Walker Jones, Brinley Jones and Emmylou Prine.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ima Louisa Guthrie; father, Marshell Hudson Norman, daughters, Lynett Boyett and Tammy Norman; brothers, Lynn Norman, Monroe Norman, Gwin Norman, George Norman and Mitchell Norman; and sister, Patsy Newton.

Friends may visit with the family on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM on Saturday, Dec 27 in the Southern-Edmonds Chapel. Burial will follow in the Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro.

Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Norman, Robert Harvey, Joseph Norman, Joshua Harvey, Cooper Harvey and Layton Keith.

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