Noel Louis Tomlin

Noel Tomlin

Noel L. Tomlin, 89, was born July 27, 1919 in Salina to Bernice R. (Beaudry) and Guy L. Tomlin. Noel went to meet his Lord on Monday (Oct. 6, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in Parsons. On Jan. 26, 1950, Noel married Marjorie (Waring) Tomlin in Wichita. She preceded him in death. Noel enlisted in the Army in 1942. He was discharged as a master sergeant. He then enlisted in the reserves and was promoted to warrant officer. He served as assistant Corps finance officer, 10th Corps, Korea. He was discharged on Nov. 20, 1952.

Noel received numerous medals and awards, including the Bronze Star and a Presidential Unit Citation. He was a member of Newton Masonic Lodge No. 142, the Wichita Consistory and the American Legion.

Noel retired from the Santa Fe Railroad as a district supervisor.

As general MacArthur once said, 'Old soldiers never die - they just fade away.' Noel has not died. He just faded away.

He also was preceded in death by a son, Noel Louis Tomlin, and his parents. Noel is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main St. in Newton, with the family present to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.

Memorial donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Center in Parsons in care of the funeral home. Please make checks payable to Good Samaritan Center. A guest book may be signed at petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.