of Bentonville, AR
February 12, 1962 - February 3, 2026
Victor B. Norvell, age 63, of Bentonville, passed away Tuesday, February 3, at Circle of Life Hospice. He was born February 12, 1962, in Harrison Arkansas, to Roy Dean Norvell and Lilly Jo Norvell. Victor was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifton and Marie Norvell, Murphy McElroy and Willodean McElroy Sutton, by his parents and his brother, Anthony "Tony" Craig Norvell.
Victor was a devoted husband, father, brother and ''Papa Rock''. He worked in logistics at Federal Express. He was known in college by his nickname ''Rock'' for his size, strength and ability to persevere through any obstacle. He was athletically talented, excelled at basketball and baseball, and played through college and into adulthood. He was an artist with an eye for design, talented with colors and composition. Victor held himself, and others, to a high standard, always doing what he felt was right, even when it was hard. Those closest to him knew how much he valued family, especially the bond and fun rivalry he shared with his brother, Tony. His grandchildren, who he loved dearly, would turn this big strong man into a teddy bear. He would go to any length for a giggle, throwing them in the air, playing catch in the living room or even the car.
Victor is survived by his beloved wife, Rhonda (Skelton) Norvell; his daughters, Chelsea Nix (Ray); and Leah Harris (Raymond); his son, Ethan Riggenbach (Whitney); his sister, Kathryn Norvell; and seven grandchildren, Madelyn, Lucas, Jacquelyn, Carter, Kennedy, Hudson, and Quinn. He is also survived by beloved aunts and uncles, Emma and Terry Carson, Elaine and Ben Thompson, Ernie McElroy, Susie and Joel Keeter.
Visitation was Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
A graveside service was held Monday, February 9, 2026, at Maplewood Cemetery, with Mike Bishop and Henry Bateman officiating.
Joel Keeter, Ethan Riggenbach, Raymond Harris and Ray Nix served as pallbearers.
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17 Condolence(s)
Connie Cash Gray
Thursday, February 12, 2026
So very sorry to hear this. Tony, Victor & Kathy all three such wonderful individuals both inside and out. Wonderful memories. Love and a hug Kathy🙏💕
Stacey Sexton
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
I went to valley with Victor I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderfully charming, polite gentleman. A true gift to have known him
Karen Bell Edwards
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
We graduated together in 1980. One of my favorite memories was helping him get to his next class when he was using crutches. I carried his books. He was a kind individual and a great athlete. It saddens me to learn of his passing.
Prayers for all of his loved ones. And my sincere condolences.
Karen (Hamilton/Gage) Milum
Monday, February 9, 2026
Susie, Ernie & family—I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time. Karen
Mark Madding
Monday, February 9, 2026
In full support of my cousins , Rock was a good man! God’s cone of protection with peace to all those he touched 🙏
Karen Bell Edwards
Sunday, February 8, 2026
We graduated together in 1980. One of my favorite memories was helping him get to his next class when he was using crutches. I carried his books. He was a kind individual and a great athlete. It saddens me to learn of his passing.
Prayers for all of his loved ones. And my sincere condolences.
Karen Bell Edwards
Saturday, February 7, 2026
We graduated together in 1980. One of my favorite memories was helping him get to his next class when he was using crutches. I carried his books. He was a kind individual and a great athlete. It saddens me to learn of his passing.
Prayers for all of his loved ones. And my sincere condolences.
Patricia E. Raynard
Saturday, February 7, 2026
So sorry to hear about Victor -He was a great person he is going be truly missed - He was an Artist with with beautiful talent I am an artist as well I love others art more than mine He truly put his heart into it and I shall always remember that .God has the .ost wonderful artist in Heaven . May his live on for his legacy will live more years than we can count the hair upon our heads. The family is in my prayers.
Thomas Raver
Friday, February 6, 2026
So sorry for your loss Susie and Earnie. May God bless you all and His family.
Leisha Graham
Friday, February 6, 2026
I am so very sorry to hear of Victor’s passing. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Sharon Harris larson
Friday, February 6, 2026
I'm so sorry to hear this . We are praying for you and your family. God give you comfort and peace.
David Kaltenberger
Thursday, February 5, 2026
So sorry for your loss Rhonda. You are in our family’s prayers. Beth and Dave
Yvonne Nezhadpour
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Rhonda, I am so very sorry for your loss!! I truly will be praying that God will comfort you !
Scott Madding
Thursday, February 5, 2026
May God Bless Rhonda and the entire Norvell family in this time of need! Love and prayers from us for peace and comfort
The Madding family
Debbie Phillips Streart
Thursday, February 5, 2026
I’m so very sorry for your loss! The Norvell family was a fine one. May Hod bring too you.
Judy White
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Dear Susie, Joel and Kathy...I am so sorry to read about Victor's death. He was such a wonderful young man, so talented. I just can't believe it. I am very sorry. He will be missed.
Greg Gibson
Thursday, February 5, 2026
I graduated with Victor.So sorry to hear of his passing.Prayers for the family.