Harold Eugene Noel, 74, passed away peacefully in his home on Christmas afternoon after sharing a joyful morning with his family. He lived a life of adventure and was the king to a family of girls who cherished him deeply, including his wife of 50 years, Jane Noel, their two daughters, Samantha Forrest and Olivia Hawes, and his four granddaughters: Glory Forrest, Skylar Forrest, Claira Hawes, and Lillian Hawes. He is survived by his brothers Thurman (Patty) Noel and Michael (Sue) Noel and his sister Sue (Bob) Reinke. Harold was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Alene Noel.
He was born on June 20, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he spent his childhood, and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1966. He then attended Indiana State University, where he met Jane. After they graduated from ISU, they moved to Parke County, Indiana, where they resided and raised their family. He worked at the Indiana Department of Transportation for several years before retiring.
Harold had a vibrant spirit and sense of humor that filled the room. Throughout his years, he enjoyed immersing himself in nature, gardening, camping, and taking road trips with his family and fishing trips with his lifelong friend, Mike. When he wasn't outside, you could find him in his garage tinkering with his woodworking and various projects or at his desk studying and sourcing antiques on eBay.
Harold spent his last days in his home surrounded by love and sunlight, looking out the windows at the trees, and birdwatching with his loved ones.
To celebrate Harold, visitation and service will take place on Tuesday, December 28th from 1 pm to 3 pm at Gooch Funeral Home in Rockville, Indiana with a burial ceremony at Memory Garden Cemetery following. In lieu of flowers, Harold would hope that you would do an unexpected act of kindness in his name, or donations can be made to the Salvation Army or Rockville First United Methodist Church.
Source: Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville, Parke County, Indiana
Son of Samuel Harold Noel and Alene (Spurling) Noel.
Married Lora Jane Akers on August 28, 1971, at Turkey Run State Park, Marshall, Parke County, Indiana.
Father of Samantha and Olivia Jane.
Worked for the Child-Adult Resource Services Inc (C.A.R.S.) in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana.
He was born on June 20, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he spent his childhood, and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1966. He then attended Indiana State University, where he met Jane. After they graduated from ISU, they moved to Parke County, Indiana, where they resided and raised their family. He worked at the Indiana Department of Transportation for several years before retiring.
Harold had a vibrant spirit and sense of humor that filled the room. Throughout his years, he enjoyed immersing himself in nature, gardening, camping, and taking road trips with his family and fishing trips with his lifelong friend, Mike. When he wasn't outside, you could find him in his garage tinkering with his woodworking and various projects or at his desk studying and sourcing antiques on eBay.
Harold spent his last days in his home surrounded by love and sunlight, looking out the windows at the trees, and birdwatching with his loved ones.
To celebrate Harold, visitation and service will take place on Tuesday, December 28th from 1 pm to 3 pm at Gooch Funeral Home in Rockville, Indiana with a burial ceremony at Memory Garden Cemetery following. In lieu of flowers, Harold would hope that you would do an unexpected act of kindness in his name, or donations can be made to the Salvation Army or Rockville First United Methodist Church.
Source: Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville, Parke County, Indiana
Son of Samuel Harold Noel and Alene (Spurling) Noel.
Married Lora Jane Akers on August 28, 1971, at Turkey Run State Park, Marshall, Parke County, Indiana.
Father of Samantha and Olivia Jane.
Worked for the Child-Adult Resource Services Inc (C.A.R.S.) in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana.
Harold Eugene Noel, 74, passed away peacefully in his home on Christmas afternoon after sharing a joyful morning with his family. He lived a life of adventure and was the king to a family of girls who cherished him deeply, including his wife of 50 years, Jane Noel, their two daughters, Samantha Forrest and Olivia Hawes, and his four granddaughters: Glory Forrest, Skylar Forrest, Claira Hawes, and Lillian Hawes. He is survived by his brothers Thurman (Patty) Noel and Michael (Sue) Noel and his sister Sue (Bob) Reinke. Harold was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Alene Noel.
He was born on June 20, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he spent his childhood, and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1966. He then attended Indiana State University, where he met Jane. After they graduated from ISU, they moved to Parke County, Indiana, where they resided and raised their family. He worked at the Indiana Department of Transportation for several years before retiring.
Harold had a vibrant spirit and sense of humor that filled the room. Throughout his years, he enjoyed immersing himself in nature, gardening, camping, and taking road trips with his family and fishing trips with his lifelong friend, Mike. When he wasn't outside, you could find him in his garage tinkering with his woodworking and various projects or at his desk studying and sourcing antiques on eBay.
Harold spent his last days in his home surrounded by love and sunlight, looking out the windows at the trees, and birdwatching with his loved ones.
To celebrate Harold, visitation and service will take place on Tuesday, December 28th from 1 pm to 3 pm at Gooch Funeral Home in Rockville, Indiana with a burial ceremony at Memory Garden Cemetery following. In lieu of flowers, Harold would hope that you would do an unexpected act of kindness in his name, or donations can be made to the Salvation Army or Rockville First United Methodist Church.
Source: Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville, Parke County, Indiana
Son of Samuel Harold Noel and Alene (Spurling) Noel.
Married Lora Jane Akers on August 28, 1971, at Turkey Run State Park, Marshall, Parke County, Indiana.
Father of Samantha and Olivia Jane.
Worked for the Child-Adult Resource Services Inc (C.A.R.S.) in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana.
He was born on June 20, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he spent his childhood, and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1966. He then attended Indiana State University, where he met Jane. After they graduated from ISU, they moved to Parke County, Indiana, where they resided and raised their family. He worked at the Indiana Department of Transportation for several years before retiring.
Harold had a vibrant spirit and sense of humor that filled the room. Throughout his years, he enjoyed immersing himself in nature, gardening, camping, and taking road trips with his family and fishing trips with his lifelong friend, Mike. When he wasn't outside, you could find him in his garage tinkering with his woodworking and various projects or at his desk studying and sourcing antiques on eBay.
Harold spent his last days in his home surrounded by love and sunlight, looking out the windows at the trees, and birdwatching with his loved ones.
To celebrate Harold, visitation and service will take place on Tuesday, December 28th from 1 pm to 3 pm at Gooch Funeral Home in Rockville, Indiana with a burial ceremony at Memory Garden Cemetery following. In lieu of flowers, Harold would hope that you would do an unexpected act of kindness in his name, or donations can be made to the Salvation Army or Rockville First United Methodist Church.
Source: Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville, Parke County, Indiana
Son of Samuel Harold Noel and Alene (Spurling) Noel.
Married Lora Jane Akers on August 28, 1971, at Turkey Run State Park, Marshall, Parke County, Indiana.
Father of Samantha and Olivia Jane.
Worked for the Child-Adult Resource Services Inc (C.A.R.S.) in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana.
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