Norman Lee Ness, Jr., 67, of Paragould, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022.  He was born May 7, 1954, in Charleston, South Carolina, to James and Norma Anderson.  As an avid outdoorsman, Norman looked forward to hunting and fishing.  His hobbies included traveling and watching old westerns.  Norman loved the Lord and delighted in spending time with his family and friends.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Debbie Ness; and grandchildren, Anaiah Phillips and Arien Henderson.

Survivors include his wife, Reva Ness; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Brandy Ness, James and Rachel Ness; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Steven Henderson; brother, Robert Ness; sisters, Jane Anderson and Noreen Williams; and eleven grandchildren, Destiny, Claire, Lucas, Peter, Isaac, Chastity, Jayven, Raylynn,  Kylen, Korbynn, and Kenzley.

A celebration of Norman's life will be Saturday, April 30, at noon at Phillips Funeral Home with Dennis Bradley officiating.