Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Thursday, October 08, 2009
Location: 9:52 p.m., at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lafayette, Indiana.
 
 
Age: 69
Date of Birth: Wednesday, June 05, 1940
Birth place:

Branch: Air Force

 
Father: Joseph D. Lyons
 
Mother: Clifton M. Kelley
 
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana, since 1984 coming from Greenfield, Indiana.
Funeral Date: Monday, October 12, 2009
Funeral Location: 10:30 a.m. a Celebration of Life Service at the Monticello Christian Church located at 1002 Airport Rd. Monticello, Indiana
Clergy: Rev. Chris Dodson of the Monticello Christian Church in Monticello, Indiana, officiating.
Burial will take place:
Hughes Cemetery in rural Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
4:00 to 8:00 on Sunday, October 11, 2009 and 1 hour prior to services on Monday, October 12, 2009 at the Monticello Christian Church, 1002 Airport Road, Monticello, Indiana 47960.
Biographical Information:
Noel was diagnosed in May 2008 with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He Fought a Courageous Battle with such Faith, Love, and Hope. Noel was a 1958 Graduate of Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. He then went to serve his country in the United States Air Force from November 1958 to November of 1964. Noel attended two (2) years of Community college at OCC (Orange County Community College) in Santa Ana, California from 1965 to 1967. He was employed with the Orange County Fire Department in Santa Ana, California at the Orange County Airport during that same time as an Aircraft Crash Rescue Specialist. Noel graduated from the Indianapolis Police Academy in 1968 and took road patrol duty with the Plainfield Police Department from 1968 to 1970. He then moved on to the Morgan County Sheriff's Department active duty list from 1970 to 1973 and stay on the Reserves till 1978. Became employed with Allied Fidelity Insurance Company in 1973 to 1976 which sold to Midland Insurance Company in New York. Noel then started selling for International Fidelity Insurance Company in 1976 to 1981. In 1981 he became a General Agent for them and incorporated United Surety Underwriters in 1981 and is still in business today. During the time frame of 1979 to 1980 he attended the Covenant Foundation Bible College doing night classes studying General Education and Theological Studies. In 1993 was completed the requirements for Ordination from Norvel Hays Bible College of Crystal River, Florida. Noel was appointed Chaplain for the White County Sheriff's Department until the present time. In 1995 to 1999 he attended the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and completed the mandatory 55 hours per year to receive his Basic Chaplain Certification of Law Enforcement Chaplaincy. In 2001 completed Real Estate School and became a Realtor. Noel also had a Commercial Flight License which he obtained at the Commercial Flight School through his Veterans Education Benefits. After obtaining his License he became a member of the Civil Air Patrol Squad. He was working at Zook Reality with his daughter they made up the "The Father & Daughter Team". While in Monticello he became a member of the Monticello Christian Church. Noel was also a member of the Libanus Masonic Lodge #154 F. & A.M. of Monticello, and the Murat Shrine Club of Indianapolis, Indiana. He belonged to the F.O.P.(Fraternal Order of Police) the White County Chapter and was very active in the local Kiwanis Club...
Special Services: Full Military Rites will be conducted at the Hughes Cemetery. By the Local American Legion, V.F.W., and AmVets Honor Guard.
Memorial Information: May be given to the ALS Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Marriage Information: On December 25, 1970 in Morgan County, Indiana he married Nan E. Hamilton. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, Nan Lyons of Monticello, Indiana; Daughters, Noreen & Troy Holmes of Monticello, Indiana, Wendy & Brett Ramsey of Reynolds, Indiana;Step-Son,Tom & Sandy Chandler of Reelsville, Indiana;Grandchildren,Dane & Kennedi Holmes,Broderick, Braedon Ramsey, Amanda, Ariel, and Amariah Chandler,Angelica Lyons;Great-Grandchildren,Arreianna Ramsey,Sisters,Julia Lawrence of Westfield, Indiana,Marsha & Michael Stuhl of Tucson, Arizona;Brothers,Rob & Donna Lyons of Maxwell, Indiana,Dan & Vonnie Lyons of Stuart, Florida;Numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Preceded in Death:
Son,Clifton "Tob" Lyons
Arrangements by:
Miller-Roscka Funeral Home