Francis L. Noland, a life long resident of the St. Joseph-Agency, passed away on September 28, 2023. Frank, as he was known by family and friends, was  born on September 3, 1928 to Ira and Beula Noland. He was one of 11 children. He served in the United States Army from 1947 to 1949, where he was stationed in Hawaii and the Marshall Islands. In February 1950 he married Dixie Jean Auxier and they enjoyed over 67 years together before her death in 2017

Frank enjoyed travel, watching the KC Royals,KC Chiefs and playing cards. He especially enjoyed spending time with friends and family.

Frank and Dixie had three sons, Michael, Gregory and Mark Noland, seven grandchildren Jennie Evans (David) Sarah Reese, Dana Wilson (Seth) Tyler Noland (Emily) Corina Merritt,  Amanda Stuke (James), Nathan Noland (Lindsay) and 13 great grand children Michelle, Moriah, Emory, Elizabeth, Kathrine, Christopher, Troy, Dagney, Ava, Madelyn, Molly, Lydia and Brooks.

Frank was a member of the Carpenter Union Local 110 and worked in the field of construction his entire life, both commercial and residential. He built many homes in St Joseph and the surrounding areas, including many of the homes in which he and his family lived.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Beula, brothers Junior, Kenneth and Larry, sisters Opal, Dixie and Judy, his wife, Dixie and son, Mark.

He is survived by sons, Michael Noland, Oklahoma City, OK and Gregory Noland and wife Judy, Agency, MO, daughter in law Evelyn Noland, Agency, Mo,  and companion Faith Waller, St. Joseph and sisters Nadine Searcy, Lillie Thomas, Norma Sill and Sandy Lillard, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral Service; 10:00 AM Tuesday at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel followed by interment with Full Military Honors at the Agency Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Monday evening at the funeral home.