Norman Lofland

Mr. Norman R. Lofland, 67, of Richards, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at his residence. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 9, from 5-8pm and funeral services are set for 10am, Thursday, September 10, both at Nobles Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Cecil and Rev. Reagan Cooksey officiating. Interment will follow in Richards Fairview Cemetery.
Mr. Lofland was born October 3, 1941 in Gatesville to Russell and Myrtle (Byrd) Lofland. He married Jackie Smith on January 24, 1975 in Lake Charles, LA. He was a member of the Grimes County Law Enforcement Association, the Sheriff's Association of Texas, a Master Peace Officer and the Texas Southwest Cattle Association.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roy Lee Lofland; and nephew, Amby Lofland.
He is survived by his wife; daughters and son-in-law, Debbie and Jerry Walkoviak of Navasota, and Punkin Forrester of Anderson; sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie & Morris Brown of Evant; brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Nita Lofland of Gatesville; and his beloved dog, Phoebe.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chief Deputy Travis Neeley, Deputy Travis Hughey, Corporal Chris Siracusa, Corporal Jim Adkins, Texas Ranger Bryant Wells, Constable Dale Schaper, Special Ranger Brent Mast, and Bobby Smith. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Grimes County Sheriff's Office and extended law enforcement family, and the Grimes County Jr. Deputy Mounted Posse.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Grimes County Law Enforcement Association, and the S.P.C.A. of Houston.