Noel Dancey Crotts

Noel Dancey Crotts, age 90 of Franklinville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Noel was born on August 16, 1933, in Randolph County to Noel Douglas Crotts and Beulah Crotts Earnhardt. Known for his honesty, Noel was a master carpenter who could build almost anything with his two hands, even built a special playhouse for his grandchildren. He had a unique bond with animals, often taking walks with his dogs, cats, and pet goat. Noel never met a stranger and was always ready to strike up a conversation with anyone, offering a listening ear when needed. He carried himself with dignity, was serious and strict when required, and never let others worry about him. A thankful and grateful person, Noel appreciated every kindness shown to him. He was particular about how things were done and enjoyed watching birds, a passion he passed on to his children. Noel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather “paw-paw” and member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Noel served in the Air Force for over 23 years, proudly working as an air traffic controller. His career was marked by saving many lives and earning numerous awards, medals, and commendation earning the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. After leaving the Air Force, he served as a magistrate for Randolph County and worked for PTI as an Air Traffic Controller.

He is predeceased by his parents, Doug Crotts and Beulah Crotts, his daughter, Stacy Jarrell, and his brother, Oscar Crotts.

Noel is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Roberta Crotts; children, Sherry Brown Craven (Mike), Kimberly Brown Loftis (Mike), Barry Allen Brown (Kim), and Karen Crotts Ludlum; grandchildren, Brittany Brown Goncharow (Glen), Kristin Jones (Daniel), Lindsey Craven Davis (Chad), Amanda Loftis Hooks (Derrick), and John Brown (Brandon); brother, Reid Crotts; great-grandchildren, Preston Jones, Kyle Jones, Trenton Hooks, Haven Hooks, Reagan Goncharow, Cooper Goncharow, and Braxton Davis; as well as various nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 11:00 am-12:45 pm at Friendship Baptist Church, 2235 Spero Road in Randleman. Funeral services will follow on Thursday at 1:00 pm at Friendship Baptist Church with Landon Flinchum officiating.  Interment will be held at the Bethany Community Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family request memorials be made to Hospice of Randolph County, 416 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203 or Friendship Baptist Church, 2235 Spero Rd., Randleman, NC 27317 or Bethany Community Methodist Church, 3650 Bethany Church Rd., Franklinville, NC 27248