Noah Boler-Kyle, age 25, entered into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 10,
2026.
Noah was born on February 1, 2001, in Birmingham, Alabama, to his birth parents, Steve Boler
and Parthenia Orr. He spent most of his life in Decatur, Alabama, where he resided from the
age of four.
Noah graduated from Decatur Heritage Christian Academy in 2019 and went on to attend Lee
University in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice
in 2024. Most importantly, Noah was a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and attended
Church of the Highlands Madison Campus.
In 2015, Noah was adopted into the Kyle family, a beautiful picture of God’s providence and
grace. Though officially a Kyle for the past eleven years, those who knew and loved him would
say it felt as though he had always been part of the family.
Noah is survived by his parents, Tommy and Heather Kyle; his siblings, Jazmin and Dre
McLean, Jackson and Taylyn Kyle, Giancarlo and Yamelis Valdez-Kyle, Jada Kyle, Brayden
and Brianna Kyle, Kennedy Kyle, Aubree Kyle, Diamond Boler, and Rickeal Mason, his grandparents,
Rick and Sherryn Davis of Decatur, Alabama, and Freda Kyle of Decatur, Alabama; grandmothers, Shirley Mae Evans and Gloria Jean Boler; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and countless friends whose lives were touched by his presence. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Waylon Kyle.
Noah was an extraordinary young man with many interests, talents, and gifts.
As a child, Noah participated in the Boys and Girls Club of Decatur, where he met a very special
woman, Marjorie Smith. Marjorie became a mentor to Noah from the age of eight until her
passing. She invested deeply in Noah’s well-being, encouraged his interests, and most
importantly nurtured his spiritual life and relationship with Jesus. Her influence on Noah’s life
was immeasurable.
One of Noah’s earliest passions was music. Music was woven throughout his life from a young
age. Listening, singing, worshipping, and writing songs became a safe place for Noah—a place
where he could freely express himself and find peace. Music was therapeutic for him and
remained one of his greatest joys throughout his life.
As Noah grew older, he also grew in stature, standing 6 feet 9 inches tall. He developed a love
for sports, particularly basketball, and through that journey God began to shape and develop
him in profound ways.
In 2014, Noah enrolled at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy and began training in basketball
under Coach Tommy Kyle. Noah worked hard, improved rapidly, and earned a starting position
on the DHCA Varsity Basketball team as a freshman.
Noah loved Decatur Heritage and considered it one of God’s greatest gifts in his life. He was
blessed by incredible faculty members, coaches, mentors, and friendships that helped shape
the man he became.
His senior season became one of the great highlights of his life as Noah, alongside his three
brothers and his father coaching, helped lead Decatur Heritage to the Class 1A State
Championship. Noah was named the Most Valuable Player of the State Tournament and was
later recognized as the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 1A Player of the Year.
Following high school, Noah accepted a basketball scholarship to Lee University in Cleveland,
Tennessee.
Noah enjoyed an outstanding collegiate basketball career and was deeply impacted by the
coaches, teammates, faculty, and administration at Lee University. The Lee community became
an important part of his story and his growth as both a student-athlete and a young man.
More than his accomplishments, Noah will be remembered for the person he was.
He was sweet, loving, kind, and genuine. His physical presence often caught people’s attention
first, but it was his heart that people remembered most. Noah had a gentle spirit and a warmth
that made others feel seen, welcomed, and valued.
He loved both his biological family and his adoptive family deeply. We often said Noah was
doubly blessed because of the many people who loved and cared for him throughout his life.
Noah also had an incredible sense of humor. He had a unique ability to make ordinary moments
fun and unforgettable. He loved the simple things in life and never became consumed with
appearances or material possessions.
He simply loved people.
He loved relationships, conversations, singing, worshipping, and writing songs. Noah was
creative and expressive, using music to communicate what was in his heart.
He loved to dance and could draw an entire room in within moments. Every dance floor he
stepped onto quickly became his stage, and those around him could not help but smile.
We often referred to him as our “Gentle Giant.”
He loved children and was always willing to spend time with them, laugh with them, and
encourage them. His kindness made people feel safe and cared for.
Above all else, Noah’s greatest identity was that he belonged to Jesus Christ.
Noah made the decision to follow Jesus and sought to live out his faith each day. He
understood he would never be perfect, but he desired for his life to reflect the light and love of
Christ to those around him.
Today, Noah is fully healed, fully restored, and secure in the arms of Jesus.
And that is what matters most.
Noah was our gift.
He made our family better, and his absence leaves a void that words cannot adequately
describe. Though God called Noah home far sooner than we wished, his legacy of love,
kindness, faith, joy, and gentleness will live on in every person fortunate enough to know him.
He will forever be remembered as our Slim.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm
you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be given to Nations of Coaches through nationsofcoaches.com/noah or mailed to: Nations of Coaches, 303-D Beltline PL SW #231, Decatur AL 3560.
