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Obituary - Douglas Wayne Noel

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...

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