Roland Frank Noel Jr

ROLAND FRANK NOEL, JR.March 4, 1956 - October 8, 2018Roland (Rick) Noel, Jr. passed away after a long illness (3 ½ years) on October 8, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Co. This passing has left the Noel family and friends with heavy hearts. He will be greatly missed, and always remembered for his protective heart.Rick was a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma on March 4, 1956. He was number 2 of 6 children. He traveled the United States and abroad with his Father (USAF), Mother and older sister before they settled in the Springs after his Father retired. He worked several jobs before starting his own business in Lawn Care.Rick was a family man. His family always came first. He was dedicated to his daughter Lisa, and would do anything for her happiness. His nephews, niece and great nephews/niece were his world! He was always on the "hunt" for any kind of deals, and would rather have fixed something before buying new. He was also the BIGGEST DENVER BRONCOS FAN TO EVER LIVE! Rick always wore Bronco gear, both during the season, and during the off season. Orange and Blue were always the colors he wore!Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Roland F. Noel, Sr. and Doreatha Noel, sisters Laura Noel and Janice Noel, and brother Steven Noel. Rick is survived by his sister Alpha Noel, his brother Lawrence Noel and his wife Rebecca Noel, niece Tarryn Davis, and her husband, Nicholas Davis, nephew Jason Noel and his wife Kimberly Noel, nephews Anthony Noel, Zack Noel, Nathan Noel, Brandon Noel, DeShawn Davis, Jackson Davis and niece Amira Davis. He was also survived by ex-sister in law Rachel Todd, his daughter Lisa Booi and longtime girlfriend Angelina Booi. Rick will be missed by several lifetime friends.The "Celebration of Life for Roland F. Noel, Jr." will be announced soon. The Noel Family welcomes ALL that want to attend. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in his name to the American Diabetes Association. We need to help in finding a cure to this disease that keeps taking the lives of those we care about. Many thanks to Liberty Dialysis South, Penrose St. Francis Hospital, Encompass Homecare & Rehab Center, Pikes Peak Hospice Unit and Felicia Rader, LNP (Internal Medicines of the Rockies) for taking care of Rick with dignity and respect. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roland Frank Noel Jr please visit our Sympathy Store.