Sheriff's Office mourns loss of deputy
BY ROSEMARY SMITH, Navasota Examiner editor
The Grimes County Sheriff's Office was saddened by the unexpected passing of Corporal Norman Lofland, who died of a heart attack at his residence on Sunday, Sept. 6. The 67-year-old Richards resident was discovered sitting in his EZ chair by his wife Jackie.
Lofland served Grimes County as a law enforcement officer for the past 30 years. Lofland was a quiet and humble man that was a friend to many and was always ready to help out the public that he served. He was a father figure to many and a wise advisor to all,†said Sheriff Don Sowell.
According to the sheriff, Corp. Lofland worked with Texas Cattle Rangers to help solve cattle and horse thefts. He also handled nuisance abatement and animal astray calls.
Lofland previously served as a local constable for Precinct 1.
"He was a jack-of-all trades and a real nice gentleman. He was a very good friend to everybody," said Sheriff Sowell.
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Navasota Examiner Obit
Mr. Norman R. Lofland, 67, of Richards, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at his residence. Visitation will be at Nobles Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, September 9, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept 10, 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 and 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.
BY ROSEMARY SMITH, Navasota Examiner editor
The Grimes County Sheriff's Office was saddened by the unexpected passing of Corporal Norman Lofland, who died of a heart attack at his residence on Sunday, Sept. 6. The 67-year-old Richards resident was discovered sitting in his EZ chair by his wife Jackie.
Lofland served Grimes County as a law enforcement officer for the past 30 years. Lofland was a quiet and humble man that was a friend to many and was always ready to help out the public that he served. He was a father figure to many and a wise advisor to all,†said Sheriff Don Sowell.
According to the sheriff, Corp. Lofland worked with Texas Cattle Rangers to help solve cattle and horse thefts. He also handled nuisance abatement and animal astray calls.
Lofland previously served as a local constable for Precinct 1.
"He was a jack-of-all trades and a real nice gentleman. He was a very good friend to everybody," said Sheriff Sowell.
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Navasota Examiner Obit
Mr. Norman R. Lofland, 67, of Richards, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at his residence. Visitation will be at Nobles Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, September 9, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept 10, 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 and 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.
Sheriff's Office mourns loss of deputy
BY ROSEMARY SMITH, Navasota Examiner editor
The Grimes County Sheriff's Office was saddened by the unexpected passing of Corporal Norman Lofland, who died of a heart attack at his residence on Sunday, Sept. 6. The 67-year-old Richards resident was discovered sitting in his EZ chair by his wife Jackie.
Lofland served Grimes County as a law enforcement officer for the past 30 years. Lofland was a quiet and humble man that was a friend to many and was always ready to help out the public that he served. He was a father figure to many and a wise advisor to all,†said Sheriff Don Sowell.
According to the sheriff, Corp. Lofland worked with Texas Cattle Rangers to help solve cattle and horse thefts. He also handled nuisance abatement and animal astray calls.
Lofland previously served as a local constable for Precinct 1.
"He was a jack-of-all trades and a real nice gentleman. He was a very good friend to everybody," said Sheriff Sowell.
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Navasota Examiner Obit
Mr. Norman R. Lofland, 67, of Richards, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at his residence. Visitation will be at Nobles Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, September 9, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept 10, 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 and 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.
BY ROSEMARY SMITH, Navasota Examiner editor
The Grimes County Sheriff's Office was saddened by the unexpected passing of Corporal Norman Lofland, who died of a heart attack at his residence on Sunday, Sept. 6. The 67-year-old Richards resident was discovered sitting in his EZ chair by his wife Jackie.
Lofland served Grimes County as a law enforcement officer for the past 30 years. Lofland was a quiet and humble man that was a friend to many and was always ready to help out the public that he served. He was a father figure to many and a wise advisor to all,†said Sheriff Don Sowell.
According to the sheriff, Corp. Lofland worked with Texas Cattle Rangers to help solve cattle and horse thefts. He also handled nuisance abatement and animal astray calls.
Lofland previously served as a local constable for Precinct 1.
"He was a jack-of-all trades and a real nice gentleman. He was a very good friend to everybody," said Sheriff Sowell.
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Navasota Examiner Obit
Mr. Norman R. Lofland, 67, of Richards, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at his residence. Visitation will be at Nobles Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, September 9, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept 10, 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 and 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.
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