Edward Noel

Ed Noel was born September 28, 1937 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended La Grange High school in Lake Charles where he met the woman who would soon become his wife, Annie Mae, now known as Ann. In high school, Ed was known as "Cowboy" Noel and had a boxing record of 93 wins. Ed and Ann were married in January of 1956 and shortly after had their first son, Edward "Kip", in November of 1956, followed by James Tod in November 1957, and Robert Chet in May 1959.

Ed, Ann, and their three boys moved to Houston in 1960 and Ed quickly became the number one salesman for Bakers Shoes in the United States. Ed then followed Ann to Finger Furniture where he became the top salesman before being promoted to store manager. In 1977, Ed opened Noel Furniture and in the following year opened a second store with his son Tod and wife Ann. Ed loved telling jokes and entertaining anyone that would listen. He had many friends and was liked by everyone.

Ed passed away peacefully on Monday June 24, 2024. He is preceded in death by his son Kip, his sister Theresa and his grandson Christopher. He leaves behind his wife of 68 years Ann, siblings

Fred, Mary, John, James, sons Tod and RC, grandchildren Westin, Roman, Taylor, Sydney, Kathryn, and Carolyn, great grandchildren Emma and Oliver, and many friends.

Rest peacefully Ed, we love you.

Memorial donations in Ed's name can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.