Noah Wesley Ogden, Jr

Noah Ogden Jr was a beloved husband, father, and papa during his incredible 84 years of life. He passed away with his family by his side on Friday, December 8, 2023 in Visalia, Ca. Noah was born on August 13, 1939 to Noah and Mamie (Wesson) Ogden in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He spent his growing up years moving to a number of different places, but mainly living in California and Oklahoma. In his lifetime, he held many different jobs, including migrant farmer, tire recapper, and police officer. In 1961, Noah joined the United States Army, which he retired from after 35 years of service. While in the Army, Noah was involved in trucking, the military police, and the Airborne Infantry. He also worked for UPS for 35 years, retiring in 2000. Noah married the love of his life, Kay (Nichols) on July 5, 1964 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shortly after they married, Noah and Kay moved to California and settled in the Bakersfield area. While living there, they raised their 4 children, 1 daughter and 3 sons. In 1984, they moved to Visalia, where they established a home that is frequently visited by their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Once he retired, Noah stayed busy with quite a few hobbies. He was often found traveling around the United States with his wife, Kay, and numerous grandchildren. He also liked to golf and always joked that he still went to "work" 3 days a week. In recent years, he also joined the Avenal Gun Club, and enjoyed competition shooting once a month. He was also often seen driving up in the foothills with his wife for the adventure. Noah loved his church family and was involved in many different aspects of the church over the years. Most recently, he sang on the worship team at Faith Baptist Church, which he did faithfully and with joy. Noah is survived by his wife, Kay, sons, Tre (Michelle), Jared (Kim), Chad (Kim), son-in-law Jerry, thirteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Wayne and James, and sisters, Linda and Brenda. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Alyce, parents, Noah Sr and Mamie, and brother, Gary. Noah will also be remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 11:00 am at Faith Baptist Church in Visalia, Ca. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Noah Wesley Ogden, Jr

August 13, 1939 - December 8, 2023