Mark Ivor Noel

Mark I. Noel of Spurger, TX passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in Zavalla, TX after battling cancer. He was a longtime resident of Port Arthur and a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in 1974. Mark worked for PAFD for 5 years but then moved on to his true passion of woodwork and cabinetry until his death.A memorial service will be held at Melancons Funeral Home on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., with Deacon Ivan Watson officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.He is preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Guillory Noel and Joseph W. Noel sister, Janet Noel Griffin brother, Johnnie Noel niece, Heather Nelson and nephew, Andy Christian. Mark is survived by his three sisters, Alice Noel Christian and husband, Charlie of Zavalla Suellen Noel LeBlanc and husband, Russell of Port Neches and Nita Noel of Buna as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mark loved the great outdoors and fishing. He has touched the lives of many and will be truly missed by all who knew him.