Obituary - Douglas Wayne Noel
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Douglas Wayne “Pookie” Noel, 82 of Henrico, Virginia passed peacefully at home Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Pookie was predeceased by his mother and father, Margaret and William C. Noel.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Britton Noel; his son, Deron W. Noel (Melissa); and daughter Kimberly N. Martin (Ricky).
Pookie grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1961. Pookie joined the Richmond Bureau of Fire on August 26, 1967, and retired with 30+ years of service on September 1, 1997, following in his father’s footsteps.
Pookie loved to surf fish on Hatteras Island, North Carolina where he lived four or five months a year. He also loved to hunt, piddle in his garage, and being GRAMPS to his grandchildren, Colby Noel (Jordyn), Rilee Martin, Kinlee Martin, and Kaitlee Martin; and his great-granddaughters, Oaklee, Brynlee, and Kayzlee.
At his request, there will be no services.
