Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel
912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426
P.O. Box 295
Springfield, GA 31329
Noel B. Kessler
Clyo – Noel B. Kessler, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, went to be with the lord on June 22, 2016.

Noel was a lifelong resident of Effingham County. He faithfully served his country as a veteran of the US Navy and the Vietnam War. Noel had previously served his community as fire chief for the City of Springfield. Noel was most recently employed as a building inspector for Effingham County. Noel was also very active with the In Country Motorcycle Club, and participated in numerous charitable events to benefit veterans. He was also active in the American Legion.

Noel was proceeded in death by his parents, Clarence J. Kessler Sr., and Christine Carr Kessler and his brother Brian E. Kessler.

He is survived by his sons, Blake Garrett Kessler and Ashley Kliff Kessler (Libby) and his grandson, Gavin, his brother, Jerry Kessler (Gayla), his sister, Marla Tant (Kenny), his sister-in-law, Sheila Kessler, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel.

Interment will follow in Springfield Cemetery Annex.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912)754-6421