Noel David Wroten, 72, of Smithdale, Mississippi, stepped into Glory on October 4, 2023.

He was veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from February 1970 to 1974. He was employed by Croft Metals for 17 years, and Silver Cross from 2000 to 2014 when he retired to come home to ride his tractor, complete "honey-do" lists and spend time with grandkids.

Mr. Noel was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for 23 years. Mr. Wroten loved the Lord and he loved his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ned Wroten and Eva Mae Westbrook Wroten; brothers Earl Wroten and wife Brenda, and Melvin Wroten and wife Rita; brother-in-law Milton "Mac" Watts; daughter in law Millrene Powers Wroten.

Noel is survived by his wife of 53 years Della Mae Mullins Wroten; sons David Curtis Wroten, and Shea Daniel Wroten and wife Laura; daughter Kelly Yvonne Wroten Parsons and husband Eric; grandchildren Dustin Powers and wife Lindsey, Caleb, Abagail, Bethany, Naomi, and Micah Wroten; Luke Parsons and Scotty Parsons; brother Bert Wroten and wife Carolyn; sister Bonnie Watts Dyess and husband Jay, and Jodie Dake and husband Mike; special friends Kyle and wife Jerry Dixon; along with nieces, nephews, and his church family.

Visiting is Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Calvary Baptist Church, 6802 Wroten Rd., Smithdale, MS. from 1:00 P.M. until time of funeral services at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, at the church, officiated by Rev. Alton Foster, Rev. Matt Emfinger, and Rev. Bruce Crosby. Interment will follow in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.