Loy Dale Nolen

Mr. Loy Dale Nolen, 76, went to be with his Savior and Lord on January 22, 2014. He died of natural causes after a prolonged and courageous battle against leukemia and lung cancer. Mr. Nolen was born on February 17, 1937 in Danville, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Canal A. and Susan Arizona Nolen. Mr. Nolen served on the USS Randolph carrier as an Aviation Ordinance Specialist during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired Iron Worker from Arkansas Local 321. Mr. Nolen has resided in Saline County for the last 62 years. He is survived by his brother, Tommy Nolen of Benton, and four children, Russell Nolen of Kalispell, Montana, Karen Pearce of Kalispell, Montana, Susan Ballou of Nemo, Texas and Dr. Kimberely Sweet of Mansfield, Texas. He was blessed with five grandchildren, Camren Robinson of Arlington, Texas, Lauren Vallas of Waco, Texas, Sara Pearce of Kalispell, Montana, and Austin and Michael Sweet of Mansfield, Texas, nephews, Jordan and Joseph Nolen of Benton, Arkansas and niece, Laurie Nolen also of Benton, his beloved aunt, Ruth Richards of Danville, Arkansas and his uncle, Glen Inman of Cowetta, Oklahoma. Mr. Nolen was married to the former Joy Vice of Benton, Arkansas for 21 years. He leaves behind many beloved family and friends. Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Saturday with Pastor Daniel Sweet of Grand Prairie, Texas officiating. Internment will follow at Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Havana, Arkansas at 3 p.m. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.