William I. Noakes

NOAKES, William I., 77 of Wildwood, FL formerly of Milford, died Wednesday September 17th. Mr. Noakes was the former owner and operator of Noakes Funeral Home in Milford; he was a member of Milford First United Methodist Church, a fifty year member of Milford Masonic Lodge #54 F&AM, the Scottish Rite Valley of Cincinnati and a past board member of the Milford Miami Township Chamber of Commerce where he was very involved with helping start what is now Milford Frontier Days. He enjoyed camping and was a member of National Camping Travelers and was a US Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Noakes, his daughters Cheryl L. Noakes and Melissa Borger and six grandchildren; Treva, Leah, Valerie, Sydney, Joseph and Michael. He is preceded in death by his brother David and a sister Jeanie. Funeral services 12 Noon Wednesday with visitation from 10AM till time of service, all at Craver-Riggs Funeral Home & Crematory, Milford. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of memorial contributions to Cornerstone Hospice 2445 Lane Park Rd. Tavares, FL 32778 or to the charity of your choice.