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Norman Arlene Clubbs Jr., 85 of England, was born on August 26, 1934 and passed from this world on March 31, 2020, the same date as his son, Bill Jeffery, passed away 13 years ago, to meet Jesus and be reunited with his parents, Ozelma and Arlen Clubbs.
Norman, also known as Buddy, was an athlete at Plum Bayou High School at Wright, AR. His Buddies affectionately called him Fuzzy. He loved a good joke and was a fun loving prankster all his life. begun a family when he was called to serve his country.
After his service in the National Guard, he joined the Army. He was stationed in Regensburg, Germany for two years. During this time his first born, Richard Norman (Rick) was born. After his discharge from the Army, he and Joyce made their home England. He worked for Godsey Motors and then he and his wife built his business, Buddy's Body Shop. He was siad to be the best collision repair specialist in the State of Arkansas. Customers came from everywhere to have his expertise make their cars look like new again.
Buddy's family grew with the birth of his second son, Bill Jeffery, whom he lost to the cruel disease of ALS. Then came his beautiful Princess, Terri Michelle.
Buddy is survived by the love of his life, Joyce; son, Rick and wife Bege; daughter, Michelle and husband Terry of Missouri; grandchildren, Chris, Casey, Shane and Geni Clubbs, Krista Wells and Lindsey Cook; Great grandchildren, Tanner, Madson and Ryan Clubbs, Hunter Heston Wells and Conner Cook; great grandchildren, Camden and Saylor. He also is survived by the Bradshaw family and one special sister in-law Betty Gillespie.
Buddy enjoyed a long life of hunting and fishing and sitting on his porch on ClearLake watching ducks and water fowl play on the lake. He loved spending time with his son Rick. They worked in his yard and enjoyed nature of all kinds. he loved sports, especially the Razorback and England Lions.
Buddy made the world a better place for having been here. He touched many lives and was a good friend to many as well
. He was an obedient servant of God and loved his Church. Today he enjoys his home in Heaven where we'll meet again some day.
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