SEARCY — Norman Fisher

Hale Sr., 80, of Searcy, passed from this life Monday, July 20, 2020. He was born December 25, 1939, in Olyphant, Ark.

Norman devoted his life to helping others. Before becoming an educator, he served in the Army National Guard. He taught vocational agriculture and carpentry before becoming an elementary principal. He served as the vice-president of finance for Northeastern Christian Junior College. He also spent many years as a preacher both in Pennsylvania and Arkansas. He was a retired EMT from Bald Knob Ambulance Service.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Hale of Searcy; children, Gerri Lilly (David) of Garland, Texas, Norman Jr. (Tonia) of Searcy, and Judy Hall (David) of Searcy; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; sister Arlene Everett of Diaz.

He was preceded in death by parents, Marshall and Ruth Hale; brother, MT Hale; sister, Joyce Hale; brother, Chester Hale.

There will be a drop-in visitation on Friday, July 24, 2020, from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m., at College Church of Christ in Searcy, with funeral service following at 1 p.m. Interment is at Coffeeville Cemetery in Bradford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s Homes Inc. (5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, Ark., 72450) or Equip at Harding University (Box 12280 Searcy, AR 72149-5615)

Due to Covid-19 mandates everyone attending will be required to wear a mask. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net