Lyman Lester Norment

November 12, 1949 - January 30, 2021

Lyman Lester Norment, 71, of Magnolia, AR passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home. Lyman was born November 12, 1949 in Shreveport, LA to the late William Herbert, Sr. and Janie (Sullivan) Norment. He served in the United States Army and Army Reserves from 1970 -76 during the Vietnam War in the 101st Airborne Division, Screaming Eagles. He was an operator and retired from Great Lakes Chemical in El Dorado, AR. Lyman was member of the College View Baptist Church and proudly served on the Magnolia Police Department and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother William Herbert Norment, Jr. (Mary Sue), sisters Louise McDuff (J.T.) and Willie Gingles (George), and brother in law Carmen Falcione. Lyman is survived by his wife Dianne Smart Norment, son Clint (Margarita) Norment, daughter Mandy (Greg) Payne, grandchildren Riley Payne, Reagan Payne, Kelsi Norment, and Alissa Norment all of Magnolia, sister in law Elaine Falcione and family of Montgomery, AL, brother in law Michael Smart and family of Fayetteville, a host of nephews, nieces, and friends. Last but certainly not least his faithful and loving companion and travel partner, Buddy. Lyman also acquired an extended family, Michael McKinnis (deceased), Ginger Kelly, and children Ashley and James, and two special granddaughters Mallori Parkman and Carolyn Beeson. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Stephens Cemetery with Greg Payne and C.J. Falcione officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. Signing of the guest book will be on Wednesday, February 3 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Those attending, COVID-19 restrictions will apply of properly wearing masks and social distancing. Pallbearers will be Scott Bennett, Bobby Beeson, Sr., Bobby Beeson, Jr., Isaac Pace, Donald Bradfield, and David Waters. Memorial donations may be made to the College View Baptist Church, 2121 North Washington, Magnolia, AR 71753; CCAPS, PO Box 2003, Magnolia, AR 71754; or Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org To sign the online guest book or to share a memory visit www.lewisfunerahome.biz