Illustrious Brother Jim Stribling Noel, 98, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He was born in Lone Jack, Mo., on October 16, 1917. Jim later married a high school girlfriend, Mildred Lee Noel, who was born on November 24, 1918. Mildred preceded Jim Noel in death on August 13, 2001. Jim Noel received a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, and was inducted into the U.S. Army on June 23, 1943. He was sent to England to join the fighting during World War II. Jim was eventually assigned to the OMGUS Chemical Section, Industrial Branch, Economics Division, and served in Germany until his discharge on April 1, 1946. Jim Noel was awarded the: European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Three Overseas Bars. Jim Noel worked for the State of Missouri inspecting nursing homes, until he was lured away by the City of Kansas City, Mo. Jim was the Assistant Director of the Pollution Control Department from May 1, 1970 until May 3, 1982, when he retired. Jim Noel was a member of Marlboro Masonic Lodge #659, where he was active for many years. He was also was a 35 year member of the Valley of Kansas City Scottish Rite where he was a 33° Mason and a past Commander of Kadosh. He was also a 35 year member of Ararat Shrine. Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lee's Summit, as well as the Missouri Section of the American Water Works Association. Jim's family farm was well over 150 years old. The farm was also a part of The Battle of Lone Jack (Missouri) during the Civil War.