Noel Kirkland

It is with great sadness that the family of Noel Kirkland announces his passing on March 2, 2018 at the age of 62. Noel was born in Casa Grande to Dennis and Neva on January 16, 1956. On July 8, 1983 he married
the love of his life, Traci. They had two wonderful children, Chelsea
and Jordan.
Noel’s passion for music started at the young age of four when he
started playing ukulele. A few years later his brother, Joaquin, and
Noel started their first band with a couple of friends, the Galaxies.
Starting from a young age, he always took pride performing for all
of his friends and fans. He always took the time and effort to make it
his best! He regularly talked about how much fun it was to play with
his friends and some of the most talented people in the world.
One of his proudest accomplishments happened in 1993 when he
was hired to play with Glen Campbell. Noel and his family moved
to Branson, Missouri to join Glen’s band, playing keyboards, guitar,
banjo, violin and vocals. During the five years playing with Glen, he
had the opportunity to tour the world and play music in almost every
state in the country. In 1999 Noel made the decisions to move back
to Arizona to be closer to his family and help his father manage the
family business, De-No Music Center.
His greatest hobby was going to the shooting range with his
friends and participating in shooting competitions. He also enjoyed
going on vacation with his family in Pinetop and lifting weights.
Noel will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 35 years, Traci;
son, Jordan; daughter, Chelsea; father, Dennis; and stepmom, June
(Ledbetter) Kirkland. Noel was preceded in death by his mom, Neva
and brother, Dennis Joaquin Kirkland.
A funeral service in memory of Noel will be held on Saturday,
March 24, 2018 at The First Assembly of God located at 502 E.
Kortsen Rd. at 10:30 a.m. This will be followed by a celebration
of life at The Property Conference Center, located at 1251 W. Gila
Bend Hwy. at 12:00 p.m.