Mr. Leslie Earl Noel Sr., 70, of Fort Wayne, IN departed peacefully at Parkview Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends on November 16, 2024.

Leslie was born February 17, 1954, to the late Clinton and Emma Octavia Noel in Lexington, MS. He was the oldest child of four children. Leslie accepted Christ the night before he transitioned. Hallelujah! He received his formal education from Southside High School and later, began a career at Eerie Haven Ready Mix where he worked until his retirement in 1985. After his retirement, he began employment with JB Hunt as a commercial driver. During his free time, Leslie enjoyed playing old school music, bowling, fishing, and camping. He could even work on any car! In his younger years, he loved to roller skate. You could find him at Links Wonderland skating the night away most weekends. But most of all, he enjoyed riding motorcycles and was elected to serve as President of the Brothers One Motorcycle Club for many years.

Leslie leaves to cherish his memory, daughters Shandra Robertson of Memphis, TN and Kizuwanda Wyatt of Houston, TX. Son, Leslie Earl Noel, Jr. of Fort Wayne, IN. Siblings Ronald Noel, Kathleen (Johnie) Early, Sandra (Will) Logan all of Fort Wayne, IN. One granddaughter, Dai Toyya Jenkins of Memphis, TN and one grandson, Ky Underwood of Fort Wayne, IN. Two great-grandchildren, A'Naysa and Azai Jenkins of Memphis, TN. He also leaves a host of nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, relatives and friends including special friend Barbara Robertson.