Noel Edward Rider, age 68, of Fouke, passed from this life on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Wadley Medical Center in Texarkana, TX. He was born on July 18, 1946 in Charlotte, AR, the son of the late Arthur and Lola Winchester Rider. Noel was a retired truck driver and was a member of South Texarkana Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Noel was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Wilson and Robbie Stafford and two brothers, William and J. R. Rider. He is survived by his wife, Paula Moore Rider of the home, four sons, Nathan Rider, Jason (Wendi) McDonald, Billy Rider and David (Tracy) Rider, four daughters, Donna (Jerry) Morgan, Debbie (Kenny) Wofford, Darla (Todd) Nettles and Shannon (Jimmy) Manasco, three sisters, Bettye White, Frances Satterwhite and Janet Grisham, fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at South Texarkana Baptist Church with Rev. Oscar Rodriguez officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time. Interment will be in Sylverino Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Manna From Heaven Food Pantry, 2525 "E" Street #7, Texarkana, AR 71854. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.