William Edward "Bill" Noland

Mr. William Edward "Bill" Noland, 75, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He was born November 14, 1950, in Lebanon, a son of the late James H. and Mary Louise (Giles) Noland.

On June 26, 1976, Bill married the love of his life, Sharon Smith, in Crawfordsville. Together they shared 50 years of marriage, and she survives.

A 1969 graduate of Lebanon High School, Bill continued his education at Lincoln Tech, graduating in 1970. In 1975, he established his own repair and maintenance business, providing dependable residential and commercial services throughout the community for more than four decades. He remained dedicated to his work until his retirement in 2021.

Bill enjoyed riding motorcycles and, in his younger years, had a passion for flying. He was a member of Boone Lodge No. 9 F. & A.M. for 50 years, from 1975 until 2025, and became a member of the Scottish Rite in 1988. He also served the Western Boone School Corporation as a member of the school board from 2001 through 2015.

Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharon Noland of Lebanon; his sons, Charles Franklin (Danielle) Noland and James Richard Noland, both of Lebanon; his granddaughter, Charlotte "Charli" Noland; and his siblings, Ernie (Diana) Noland of Lake Placid, Florida, Jamie Barry of South Bend, Mary Lou (Fred) Jones of Lebanon, and Audrey (Dale) Sollenberger of Carmel.

Memorial contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to Christian Motorcyclists Association, www.cmausa.org/Donate/Donate.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Bill's Life on Saturday, July 11, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Noland family home.

Final care of Bill has been entrusted to Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, Lebanon.