Jerry Noe Obituary

PORT ST. JOHN, FL - On Saturday June 10 there will be a celebration of life and burial service for Jerry Allen Noe at Holston View Cemetery in Gate City, Virginia at 4:00 PM. Jerry died suddenly on September 15, 2020 at the age of 66.

Born on November 5, 1953, in Hiltons, Virginia he grew up on a small family farm. There he developed a strong work ethic and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge which guided him throughout his life.

Attending Gate City High School, he nurtured his interests in science and math participating in the 4-H Club. He found solace in writing poetry that captured the soul of a young man's heart.

After graduating in 1972 he attended King College in Bristol, VA where he was awarded a full scholarship through the Shepp Foundation. In 1973 he married Tina Shaffer. Together they had two children, Kirstan and Adam.

In 1976 he joined the Air Force. There he found a love of space flight and computers. In 1977 he returned to college earning a BS degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Tennessee in 1980. His next step was Military Officer Training. While stationed at Vandenburg Air Force Base he began work on a master's degree at the University of Southern California.

Leaving the Air Force in 1984 he worked with McDonnell Douglas Astronautics, and eventually returned home where he was selected to build the new Computer Engineering Technology program at what is now North East State Technical Community College. During his tenure there he also acquired an Air Force Reserve position at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. While serving his reserve duty with the 45th Space Wing he became a valuable member of the team and was recruited to become a full-time member.

In the fall of 1989 he realized his dream of launching rockets. Rising in the ranks to the position of Chief of Avionics Systems Management, Jerry was an integral part of the Titan team until it's last mission in 2005.

In June of 1990 he married Allison Lucas Martin. They and her two daughters, Jennifer and Michelle moved to Florida.

In 1995 Jerry completed his Master's Degree in Space Systems Management at Florida Institute of Technology.

At the end of the Titan program, he worked several civilian positions at Cape Canaveral and Patrick Air Force Base until 2012 when he found his next home with contractor ENSCO where he was Senior Systems Engineer supporting the Air Force Launch Systems.

As if working in the space program weren't enough, in 1997 Jerry also began consulting with Training Solutions Group creating and teaching classes for technicians working for AT&T. He also created an assessment tool which the company used for years to place and train employees.

Jerry will be remembered for his love of science, teaching, science fiction, and the great vastness of space. Those around him will also remember his generosity and his willingness to help anyone in need. He was an avid reader. He could often be found resting in his easy chair, book in hand, quiet and completely content. He was always ready with a smile, laughter, and wise guidance.

He is preceded in death by his parents Eddie and Agnes Noe, sister Ruth Ann Carr, and brothers Fred Parsons, Pete Parsons, Eddie Jr. Noe, and Johnny Noe. He is survived by his spouse Allison Lucas Noe, sister Linda Lane, (Raymond), two children Kirstan Noe and Adam Noe (Erin), two stepdaughters Jennifer Ramsey (Bruce), and Michelle Dzendzel (David) and seven grandchildren, Aiden and Emily Noe, Rachel and Rhett Ramsey, and Beckett, Rory and Caroline Dzendzel.

As you think of Jerry, look to the stars. There you will find him in his new home among all the warrior poets of old.