Jonesboro, AR - Norman Wayne Ulrey passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at his residence in Arkansas.

He was born July 11, 1925 in Yale, IL to the late Wayne and Mary (Purcell) Ulrey and was the eldest of five children. Norm graduated from Casey High School in 1943 and enlisted in the Air Force as a Ball Turret Gunner on a B-17. On his first mission he was shot down over Germany where he served as Prisoner of War in World War II.

After returning home from the war, Norman married Ruth Ann Garner, they had one child who they loved dearly Phillip Lee Ulrey. Norm was retired from Northern Propane where he was employed for 25 years, he was a hard worker and proud of his many accomplishments with the company. He was also a member of the Masons in Casey, IL and of the First United Methodist Church in Jonesboro.

Norm was a loving "Gi-Gi", Grandpa, Father, Husband, Uncle and brother, who loved to spend time with his family especially his "Baby Doll" Kaira. He was a devoted sports fan and enjoyed watching the ASU Redwolves, Arkansas Razorbacks and the Dallas Cowboys. Norm was an avid golfer, which he loved to play with his son, grandson and many friends. Norm touched a lot of people's lives over the years and his memories will live on through those of us who were fortunate enough to know him.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Ruth Ann (Garner) Ulrey; one daughter-in-law,Carolyn Sue (Holsapple) Ulrey of Jonesboro, AR; twograndchildren, Wade Ulrey of Southhaven, MS and Jill (Nick) Ditto of Jonesboro, AR; two great-grandchildren, Kaira and Bennett of Jonesboro; two sisters, Helen (Gerald) Hurt of Tuscola, IL and Joann "Joker" Walter of Paris, IL; two sisters-in-law, Joann Ulrey of Plainfield, IN and Wanda Gregg of Westfield, IL and as well as his nieces and nephews.

Norman was also preceded in death by his son, Phillip Lee Ulrey and two brothers, Lee Ulrey and Donnie Ulrey.

The family wishes to give a special Thank You to La Tosha Clark and the caregivers at Hospice of NEA for the loving care given to Norm by all of them.

A celebration of his life through a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010 at 10:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in Jonesboro, AR with Rev. Patty Soward and Rev. John Miles officiating.

Norm's family graciously requests that in lieu of flowers; please send donations to the First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro, AR in care of the Building Fund and the DAV.

Personal condolences may be sent to the Ulrey family at

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