of Conway, AR
August 4, 1953 - May 11, 2020
Norman Charles Moyer, 66, joined the Church Triumphant on May 11, 2020, after battling CoVid-19. He was born August 4, 1953 in Cheverly, Maryland to Stanley F. Moyer, Sr., and Margaret ''Peggy'' Draper Moyer.
He was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College; Perkins School of Theology, SMU; and Arkansas Tech University. He met his wife, Bonda Deere, in Systemic Theology Class at Perkins. They were married, June 1, 1979, at the Sparkman United Methodist Church. After seminary they moved to Harrison, Arkansas, where he served Alpena, Omaha, Valley Springs, and Bergman United Methodist Churches. While in Harrison their daughter, Amanda Marie was born, December 29, 1981. Their next appointments were in clarendon where Norm served as associate at churches in the Marianna Larger Parish followed by Holly Grove/Shiloh. From there he served as associate pastor at First United Methodist, Russellville. He then enrolled at ATU where he majored in Theatre and Speech while serving as pastor at Shiloh UMC in Dry Fork. During these four years he was a cast member at the Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs and played Simon Peter on the Holy Land Tour.
The next seven years he was pastor of Forrest Hills in Forrest City and Madison UMC. This was followed by churches in Clinton, Marshall/Leslie and Leola/Moore's Chapel. Then Norm took Honorable Location and served as he put it ''Bonda's unpaid associate'' at Oaklawn in Hot Springs, Booneville, Hoxie, and August/Bald Knob. When Bonda retired, they moved to Conway to be near Amanda.
Norm was an active member of Lions Clubs International. He had been president of several clubs where he had lived. Currently he was president of the Conway Evening Lions and the Youth Exchange Coordinator for the Arkansas State Lions and was Past district Governor of Lions District 7-0.Norm was a member of the Storytellers Network. He enjoyed telling stories whether it was folk tales and legends at the local library or portraying biblical characters at Vacation Bible Schools and churches. He also was a clown, teaching youth how to be clowns, visiting nursing homes and hospitals.
About a year ago Norm wrote ''Joy is my chosen mission and as John Wesley said, ''˜The world is my parish.' The bible says, ''˜Rejoice, Again I say Rejoice!' The middle of Rejoice is joy. The mission I have set my life path upon to travel is to bring JOY into everybody's life to assist them in remembering an essential part of their humanity. ''¦It's my vocation.'' He was a member of Wesley UMC, Conway and attended St. Peter's Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Stanley F. Moyer, Jr
Survivors include his wife, Bonda Deere Moyer of Conway; daughter, Amanda Yarbro (Bret) Conway; sister, Joyce Hall (Michael) Ridgely, MD and Linda Moyer-Ketterman (Brian Senior) Port Charlotte, FL and many beloved friends.
Memorials may be made in his honor to:
Wesley UMC
2310 E. Oak Street
Conway,AR 72032
or
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
925 Mitchell Street
Conway,AR 72034
or
World Services for the Blind,
2811 Fair Park Boulevard,
Little Rock, AR, 72204.
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21 Condolence(s)
Nancy Allen
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Norm completed his mission; he brought joy wherever he was.
Randy & Kathy Williamson
Sunday, May 17, 2020
We were so sorry to here of Norm's passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with Bonda and family at this time.
Phyllis and Gerald Hart
Friday, May 15, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bonda, Amanda, Joyce and Linda. Norm was a wonderful man who touched so many lives and we shall be forever grateful to have been a part of his life. I am so blessed to have had Norm as my nephew and enjoyed the times spent with him as a teenager. Love you! Aunt Phyllis
Sean & Robbie Symons
Friday, May 15, 2020
Norm’s stories, smiles and little critter friends he would bring to church for the kids, will be greatly missed.
Rev. Roger & Deloris Hook
Thursday, May 14, 2020
We have spent many days praying not only for Norm but all of you. May God's richest blessing and comfort be yours during this difficult time.
Mike Spades, Jr.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
I am saddened by the passing of Brother Moyer. I came to know him during the summer of 2000, soon after his assignment to the Clinton United Methodist Church. My father was a member of the church and was in the final stages of his last illness. Brother Moyer brought much comfort and peace to our family during that time. Brother Moyer visited my father on several occasions at his home and in the hospital in Little Rock. He officiated at the funeral service in Clinton and the burial service in Black Rock. I will always be thankful for Brother Moyer's presence and the comfort and spiritual guidance that he brought to our family at that time. My sincere sympathy is extended to the Moyer family.
Steve McGarrigle & John Apple
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Norm, Thank you for the laughs and smile over the years. You will be deeply missed now and forever.
Joyce Moyer Hall
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Big brother you were there when I was born. You were my first roommate and first playmate. We experienced a lot of life’s first together. Oh yes, we fought, teased each other and annoyed one another as siblings do but we always were there for each other despite the many miles that grew between us as we grew up and formed our own families. You touched a lot of lives and did good things! You made me proud.
Now I am in a world that for the first time in my life that doesn’t have you in it. It feels a little empty but I know that you are receiving the rewards you deserve. Be at peace dear brother!
Kitty Gray
Thursday, May 14, 2020
We love you all... Norman was a sweet soul! .. praying for you all. We are proud to call you our friends. Norman will be missed, my grown kids are very sad to hear of his passing.. i hope he knew how much he was loved and highly thought of!
Patricia Hatfield
Thursday, May 14, 2020
I have not been knowing Norm long, but have enjoyed the time I had and will miss him. He was always greeting every one who came to church in a way that made you think he cared that you were there.
Rita and Randy Henard
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Prayers for all as God called one of his fateful servants home. Our sympathy in the loss of Norm.
When someone you love becomes a Memory
That memory becomes a Treasure
Debbie whillock
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Bonda and Amanda, Norm was such a good guy and made a great impression on my children when he was our pastor in Clinton. You will be in our thoughts and prayers and Norm will always be remembered as such a sweet person.
Jackie A Gregory
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Praying God’s Blessings and mercy as you grieve your great loss and celebrate the wonderful life of Norman.
Dinah Reed
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Norm was a blessing to us all. We were better for knowing him
His joy will be missed.
Peace and love,
Dinah and Danny Reed
Edith Plowden and Family
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Bonda,
We join with you in your time of sorrow.
With love,
Edith Plowden and Family
Teresa Little
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Ann Gore
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
David Baker
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
May God continue to bless with the joy which Norm loved!
Nancy Johnson
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
You put up a good fight, Norm. Now you can rest.
Love always to Bonda and Amanda.
Linda Ketterman
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Norman taught me a lot and I looked up two him! I will always love, think about him! He is the best Big brother anyone could have. May you rest in peace.
Amanda and Bret Yarbro
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Love you Daddy