Vernon Lee Noles, 96, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 3, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

He was born on June 6, 1927, in Piggott, Ark., and was the son of the late Levi and Rosa (Book) Noles.

Vernon was united in marriage to Betty Holifield on September 7, 1955, and to this union three children were born.

Vernon was a member of First Christian Church in Piggott, for around 60 years where he served as Elder. He retired from Emerson Electric after 20 years of service. During his retirement years, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Betty Noles; children: Elvis Noles and wife Carol of Mountain Home, Ark., Terri Vaughn and husband Alan of Piggott, and Tracy Gurley and husband Kevin of Piggott; seven grandchildren: Charles

Vernon Lee Noles

Noles, Morgan Whitaker, Allison Howell, Tara Hoggard, Reese Gurley, Amber Hickerson and Ashley Hickerson; many great grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Hoggard & Sons Chapel in Piggott, with Bro. Alan Vaughn officiating. Burial was in Piggott Cemetery in Piggott. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements. Visitation was held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.