Joseph A. "Smoke" Nolen

   Joseph A. “Smoke” Nolen, 68, of Sioux City passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019, at a Sioux City hospital.

   Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2019, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Reverend Roger Madden officiating.  Burial with full military honors will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will greet friends on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

   Joseph Allen “Smoke” Nolen, the son of James R. “Blue” and Marjorie K. (Cooper) Nolen, was born April 19, 1950, in Sioux City.  He was raised in Sioux City and attended Central High School.  He enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1968 to 1973 as a DCPO-3 during the Vietnam War.  After being honorably discharged, he returned to Sioux City.

   On October 28, 1983, Joe was united in marriage to Cindy Fogelman in Dakota City, NE and this union was blessed with two children.  The family made their home in Sioux City and Joe “Smoke” worked for Walensky Lumber for many years.

   In his younger years, Smoke enjoyed fishing and hunting.  After retiring at age 62 due to health issues, he took up painting and became a very talented artist.  He painted several pieces that he shared with family and friends.  Smoke was a member of the Morningside American Legion Post 697.  He was a devoted and caring grandfather.

   He is survived by his significant other and best friend, Cindy Nolen of Sioux City; one son, J.J. (Stephanie) Nolen of Forsyth, MO; one daughter, Angel (Cameron) Stoner of Omaha, NE; four grandchildren: Nathan Nolen, Haley Nolen, Bryce Nolen and Jasmine Stoner; three brothers: James (Jodi) Nolen, Jr. of McCook Lake, SD, Richard (Marie) Nolen of Sioux City and David (Judy) Nolen of Wilson, NC; one sister, Barbara (Dennis) Hageman of Sioux City; several nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

   He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Theresa Jovanovic.