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Donald Sherman Noel

February 14, 1949 – November 17, 2023
Obituary of Donald Sherman Noel
IN THE CARE OF

Gipson Funeral Home & Garden of Memories Memorial Park

Donald Sherman Noel, 74, was born to Robert and Velma Jo (West) Noel on February 14, 1949, in Tyler, Texas. Mr. Noel passed away on November 17, 2023, in Lufkin, Texas.

Mr. Noel served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and later in the United States Coast Guard. He was employed as a logistics coordinator for the U.S. Maritime Administration, an English teacher, and a karate instructor. He was a Founding Father of the Mavericks who enjoyed scuba diving, skiing, coin collecting, and Sturgis.

Mr. Noel is survived by his beloved dog, Lady: daughter, Dianna Snyder, and husband Keith of Zavalla; daughter Joanna Noel of Lufkin; grandchildren Amanda Snyder, Leah and Joey Smith, Seth McKenzie, Micah Snyder, and Jordan Sprinkle; great-grandchildren Paislee, Catherine (Cat), Harper, Maisie, Mason, Gunner, Natalie, Trinity, Braden, Asher, and Chevelle; brother Daniel Noel and sister Patricia Palet.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Noel was preceded in death by his sister, Vanita Mitchell and his brother, Dennis Noel.

Honorary pallbearers will be Micah Snyder, Jordan Sprinkle, Christian Smith, Joey Smith, Robert Noel, and Danny Noel Jr.

A graveside service for Mr. Noel will be in Homer Cemetery on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. with Bro. Lamar Denby officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Gipson Funeral Home.

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FAMILY

LadyBeloved Dog

Dianna Snyder (Keith)Daughter

Joanna NoelDaughter

Amanda Snyder, Leah and Joey Smith, Seth McKenzie, Micah Snyder, and Jordan SprinkleGrandchildren

Paislee, Catherine (Cat), Harper, Maisie, Mason, Gunner, Natalie, Trinity, Braden, Asher, and ChevelleGreat-Grandchildren

Daniel NoelBrother

Patricia PaletSister

In addition to his parents, Robert and Velma Jo (West) Noel, Mr. Noel was preceded in death by his sister, Vanita Mitchell and his brother, Dennis Noel.

PALLBEARERS

Micah SnyderHonorary Pallbearer

Jordan SprinkleHonorary Pallbearer

Christian SmithHonorary Pallbearer

Joey SmithHonorary Pallbearer

Robert Noel Honorary Pallbearer

Danny Noel, Jr.Honorary Pallbearer

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