Noel came to Nevada at a young age with his family and attended Nevada Schools. For a number of years he worked at Ellis Furniture in Nevada. In the early 1970’s he began employment at Nevada State Hospital where he worked for 33 years until his retirement. Noel enjoyed woodworking, cooking, and camping with his family. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Nevada.
In addition to his wife Judy, survivors include five children, Jennifer Smith, Menlo Park, CA, Rebekah Smith, Emporia, KS, Mike Webb, Independence, MO, Richard Webb (Jenifer), Carl Junction, MO, Jennifer Denney (Troy), Nevada, MO; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Charles Smith (Dinah), Nevada, Aurbery Smith (Sue), Coeur d’Alene, ID; one sister, Sandra Belcher, Nevada; numerous nieces, nephews and his many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one niece.
The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
In Lieu of flowers those who wish may contribute to the American Lung Association in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
