Phillip Dean Noll Sr., age 76, from St. Louis, Missouri, and local resident of Gulf Shores, AL,passed away suddenly on Sunday February 11, 2018. He is survived by wife Karon Faye Nollalso of Gulf Shores: children Phillip Dean Noll Jr. of White Rock, NM, Thomas Andrew Noll ofRoseville, CA, David Bolen Smith of Lake St. Louis, MO, and Connie Marie Smith of BlueSprings, MO: eight grandchildren; Jake, Josh, Ellie, Mitch, Jacob, Jenn, Matthew, andMadeline: brother Gregory Howard Noll Sr.; sister Kathi Ann Noll, both of Bay St. Louis, MS:and many other relatives and friends.Known for his love of travel and wanderlust, he was never comfortable being in the same placefor too long. Cremation is planned, with his final resting place being one of his favorites: TheGreat Smoky Mountains National Park.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in his name, to PBS.org through their website.