TITLE: In memory of Jerry Don Noles of McGregor.

SUMMARY: In memory of Jerry Don Noles of McGregor.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their memories of Jerry Don Noles of McGregor, who died on April 30, 2020, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, Jerry Noles was born in Dallas on July 4, 1938, to Willis and May Ruth Noles, and he grew up near Roby with a brother, Billy; after graduating from Rotan High School in 1956, he entered law enforcement as an officer with the Brownfield Police Department; in 1962, he attended the Texas Game Warden Training Academy at Texas A&M University and embarked on a career with the State of Texas that spanned 23 years until his retirement; and WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Noles was a member of the Gatesville Riding Club, the Coryell County 4-H Club, and the Top Hand Cowboy Church in Valley Mills, as well as a 32nd degree Mason; and WHEREAS, Mr. Noles shared a rewarding marriage with his wife, Patsy, that spanned 35 years; he took great pride in his daughters, Debra, Brenda, and Beverly, and his stepdaughter, Tammy, and he was further blessed with seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; he especially delighted in the time he spent with his family at their cabin in Laguna Park, boating, fishing, and telling stories; and WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather and a respected law enforcement professional, Jerry Noles lived a caring and purposeful life, and he will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who held him close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jerry Don Noles and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jerry Don Noles. Anderson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 744 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 30, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House