Norris Wayne Edmondson

Norris Wayne Edmondson, 76, of Yukon, OK, formerly of Jacksonville, AR passed away on February 15, 2025. He was born August 11, 1948, in Austin, AR.  Wayne was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Wayne is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years Karen Monroe Edmondson, of Yukon OK.  He is also survived by his daughters, Brandy Edmondson of Wichita Falls, TX, and Crystal Edmondson. He was grandfather to Chris and Joshua Edmondson, and a great-grandfather to Alana, all of Wichita Falls, TX. Wayne is also survived by his bonus extended family, including Erik, Lezlie, Cohen and Addyson Kropf of Yukon, OK, and Ashley Kropf of Jacksonville, AR.

He was predeceased in death by his parents, James and Vida Lou Edmondson of Austin, AR, and his siblings, Cathy Nordsletten (David) of Cabot, AR, and Roger Dale Edmondson of Austin, AR.

Wayne grew up in Ward, AR, and graduated from Cabot High School in 1966. He was drafted into the US Army and served in California and Arkansas. Following his military service, Wayne worked various jobs in the Ward, AR area before securing a position with AR Power & Light, where he worked at Baseline Road in Little Rock, AR, and later at the Jacksonville office, retiring in 2003 after 29 years. He also retired from the US Army Reserves after 30 years of service.

Wayne enjoyed hobbies of racing IMCA Modified dirt track race cars, casinos, and traveling.  He will be remembered for his dedication to family, his passion for racing, his good friends Jerry and Tish Cartwright of Vilonia and his vibrant spirit.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.