Norman Lee Reser

Norman Lee Reser, 85, of Wichita Falls passed away on Monday, Nov. 30.

Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 7, in Rosemont Cemetery with Rev. Don Pellikan officiating.

Norman was born on a farm southwest of Snyder, Ok., to the late Norris and Vivian Reser. He attended school in Snyder where he played basketball and was the drum major of the Snyder band his senior year. He attended Cameron University in Lawton for a short time. On June 22, 1957, he married Velma Louise Blaine. They moved that year and began their life in Wichita Falls. His career path began at Ft. Worth Pipe and Supply in Wichita Falls where he rose to the rank of manager. He then farmed for a few years before entering into the Fire Truck and Equipment business, where he worked for Chief Fire and Safety in Chickasha, OK and then W.A. Neal and Associates in Waco, traveling the state selling and demonstrating new fire trucks and equipment. He then worked as a security guard at the Vantage Point Apartments and Wichita Falls Municipal Airport for a while. He was an avid supporter of area kids. He helped coach the Jefferson Colts football team to several Toy Bowl victories and the Cobras baseball team. He was also a supporter of the Rider FFA program and was instrumental in donating materials to construct the current Ag Farm. He was an award-winning fund raiser for the YMCA of Wichita Falls and was a member of the Wichita County Young Farmers and enjoyed helping with the annual Tractor Pull and Wichita County Livestock Show. He was the official tractor driver for the hayrides at Camp Tejas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Norris and Vivian Reser; and brothers, J.W. and Don.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Velma; children, Regan Reser of Iowa Park, daughter, Melissa Hebert of Pleasant Shade, TN.; seven grandchildren; and six great-Grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls.