Clinton Arlis Noe of Helena Missouri passed away January 9, 2024 at Mosaic Hospital in St. Joseph, MO. Arlis was born December 7, 1932 in Helena, MO to Robert E. Noe and Luvina (Miller) Noe. He grew up on the farm in Helena and never knew a stranger. He graduated from Helena High School in 1950 as a member of their last graduating class. After graduating he served during the Korean War. He married Florence Todd on May 8, 1952.
A standout baseball player in his youth, he was known for his pitching skills, winning many trophies. He helped run Noe Oil Filling station and Garage with his brother Robert for a short time and then began his over the road trucking and hay business. Arlis was a lifelong resident of Helena but spent most of his time on the road. He loved to travel and connect with people as he ran his hay business for over 50 years. Arlis was a member of Helena Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in Death by his wife Florence Todd Noe in 1969, his Daughter Sierra S. Noe in 2021, and his longtime partner Stella Peters.
He is survived by his grandchildren, Clover Moon of Lenexa, KS, Benjamin Hartley (Lacy) of Kansas City, KS, and Christina Hartley-Conroy of Grand Rapids, MI. Sister-in-law, Carol Noe, nephews, Bryan (Macey) Noe of Platte City, David (Bobbie Jo) Noe of Gower, MO. Nieces, Melissa (John) Wells of Kansas City, MO, and Jennifer (Shannon) Hess. He also had many cousins and too many friends to count.
Family will receive friends 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Funeral Service will be held at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. A Private Interment with full military honors will be held.
