Grissom-Clark Funeral Home | Atlanta, GA

Obituary For Mr. Noel F. Khalil

Funeral rites for Noel F. Khalil will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021 at St. Philip A.M.E. Church, 240 Candler Road, S.E., Atlanta. Dr. William D. Watley, host Pastor . Rev. Kenneth L. Alexander, Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church North (Atlanta) officiant and eulogist. Rev. J. Scott Copeland will preside.

The Khalil family will be present as the body lies in state (no viewing) one hour before the service. (CDC COVID-19 guidelines for temperature checks, masks, and social distances will be observed.)

Live streaming at https://youtu.be/NALV187bVZ4 .

Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery, 1680 Westview Drive, S.W., Atlanta.

A native New Yorker, Noel Khalil attended high school in The Bronx and graduated Bronx Community College (Cum Laude). Noel also earned degrees from University of Rochester (NY), Georgia Institute of Technology, and Florida State University’s College of Law.

Noel Khalil’s distinct achievements and contributions primarily as a pioneering Founder, Principal, Chairman, and CEO of Columbia Residential, LLC, are legendary. Noel’s legacies are remarkable and legendary as he and his business and teams developed thousands of mixed-income, affordable, and market rate housing units that transformed many communities in Atlanta and other metropolitan areas.

Noel Khalil was a God fearing , fun loving , devoted patriarch. Those who cherish his memory include: children Anwar (Barbara), Mikal (Crystal), Jessica, Amilcar and Zoe; grandchildren Tariq, Jasmine, Sakoya, Cameron, Alexia, Trejon, Petey, Sailor, Michael, Malik, Jasmine, and Tyrique; great-grandchildren Ali, Hendrix, Marley, Trinity, Olivia, and Makaila; sisters, Madge Monosiet and Patricia ‘Patti’ Sheppard; niece, Samantha and nephews Christopher and George. ; other loving family members, business partners, colleagues, many friends.

To continue Noel Khalil’s legacy of giving and inspiring others, memorial contributions to provide college scholarships to assist Columbia Residential employees and residents may be forwarded to:

The Noel F. Khalil Scholarship Fund c/o Columbia Residential Ste. 684 1718 Peachtree St., NW Atlanta, GA 30309

Arrangements by Grissom-Clark Funeral Home, 227 East Lake Drive, S.E. (at Memorial Drive). www.grissom-clarkfh.com . 404-373-3191.

Guest Book

My deepest sympathy to the family of Noel Khalil. Noel was an esteemed role model for all to follow. He will be truly be missed. George Kellogg

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Mr. Khalil is truly one of the most genuine and loving people I know. His impact on my life got me to where I am now. He believed in me and my ability to achieve when others did not. He treated me as a daughter of his. I hope to honor his legacy in my personal and professional life. Thank you Mr. Khalil for caring about me and loving me. There aren't enough words to say how much I appreciate and cherish you. I love you always. - From Chev

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Rest in peace you will Noel until the return of our father. I will miss that beautiful smile and the sound of that jovial laugh. Marilyn Walton

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I live in one of the Columbia Apt. in Atlanta. I did not no Mr. Noel Khalil like other did never met him but I have heard SOOO many GOOD things about him ever read where he was a GOD FEARING MAN. My condolences to his Family. Rest in Peace Mr. Khalil.1 Corinthians 55-57

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My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with Mr. Khalil's family, loved ones and colleagues. To have been a part of something so Great and Extraordinary working for Columbia Residential was awesome. Thank you for being a awesome businessman, mentor and leader. T.Walker-Raindrop

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noel khalil exemplified generosity, positivity and optimism without borders. he walked with dignity and all were graced who walked beside him. i will ever appreciate the lessons learned. sending thoughts + prayers...comfort + light

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My prayers and sympathy for the family of Mr. Khalil. We appreciated his vision and provisions for the seniors of metro Atlanta. We will miss his advocacy for affordable housing. Tess Snipes

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Rest in peace Noel. Eddie N. Dillard, Sr.

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My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with Mr. Noel F. Khalil's family, love ones and colleagues. Mr. Khalil and I met around 1975. He would periodically make presentations to the Planning and Development Committee of the Atlanta City Council. Mr. Khalil routinely provided his vision and requested policy support for affordable housing for Senior Citizens. His contributions to enhancing the quality of life for our citizens, communities and overall societal well being will be forever appreciated. Hopefully his legacy, vision and commitment to improving of livable communities will continue. Thank you, Mr. Noel F. Khalil. William Marvin Toliver, Former AICP, Retired City of Atlanta Bureau of Planning and MARTA

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