Friday, October 14, 2011

Farewell to Craig Noone. Update: Press release.

He died in a wreck last night. He enriched many lives, brought energy to downtown Jackson, and will be missed by many. No other details are known at this time.

Update: AP just released a story:

"JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Police say the owner of an upscale restaurant in downtown Jackson has been killed in a car crash.

WAPT-TV (http://bit.ly/ohdFVi ) reports that Craig Noone, the owner of Parlor Market, was killed when the Chevrolet Tahoe he was driving collided with a Ford Taurus at the intersection of West and Capitol streets, not far from the restaurant.

Jackson police spokeswoman Colendula Green tells The Associated Press that Noone was killed in the crash that occurred about 1 a.m. Friday.

One passenger was in Noone's vehicle and two people were in the Taurus. Their injuries were not believed to be severe.

Noone opened Parlor Market at 115 W. Capitol St. a little more than a year ago. It focuses on regional and seasonal cuisine
."

Update: Press release sent to me a few minutes ago.

Contact:Michael Rejebian, 601-946-5169

Statement on the Passing of Jackson Restaurateur Craig Noone

Craig Noone, chef and owner of Parlor Market Restaurant in Downtown Jackson, passed away on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. He was 32 years old.

Craig was foremost a very special person and friend, and an extremely talented chef. He had the courage to pursue his dream of opening a restaurant in the heart of Downtown Jackson. Even more, he was an incredibly giving person and touched countless lives with his generosity. He brought great happiness and joy to his family and friends and will be missed by many.

Through Craig’s efforts, Parlor Market, which opened in Sept. 2010, has become one of Mississippi’s premier restaurants. He was a true visionary who saw potential where others didn’t and understood that relationships are the key to the success of any business.

A Jackson native, Craig had a deep love of the city and especially Downtown, and took a keen interest in helping to ensure its revitalization. But most important, Craig was a true friend to all who knew him. While tragic, Craig’s death serves as a testament to the meaning of true friendship, drive, desire and love for those we know.

Parlor Market will be closed through the weekend. Funeral arrangements are pending.


25 comments:

Anonymous said...

Horrible. Didn't know him on a first name basis but he treated us like he'd known us for years when we went to he place.

Duane O'Neill said...

The loss of this wonderful young man has broken my heart and many, many others this morning.

Anonymous said...

Wreck in Jackson or out of town??
No information on CL or WLBT.com...

Anonymous said...

I knew Craig personally and he will be missed. Great guy. R.I.P my friend

Anonymous said...

@8:41

Wreck on the corner of West and Capitol I believe.

Anonymous said...

Pardon my ingornace, but who was Craig Noone?

Anonymous said...

http://www.wlbt.com/story/15694749/jackson-restaurant-owner-killed-in-2-vehicle-crash

WLBT has uit up now. So sad.

Anonymous said...

http://www.wapt.com/news/29483237/detail.html

KaptKangaroo said...

Didn't know the guy, but saw what he was doing downtown and it was very positive. I am certain he will be missed. From the looks of his success, downtown could use more risk-takers like him.

Ann Onimous said...

God rest his soul.

Anonymous said...

And the JFP typo in the title:

Parlor Marker Owner Dies

And credit to WAPT; it is fitting the two of them credit eachother. They both look like milquetoast.

Anonymous said...

From the C-L:

Police say the owner of an upscale restaurant in downtown Jackson has been killed in a car crash.

Craig Noone, chef and owner of the Parlor Market restaurant in Jackson, was killed in an early morning traffic accident near the Governor’s Mansion.


Noone, 32, was pronounced dead at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, said Colendula Green, spokeswoman for the Jackson Police Department.


Noone was driving eastbound on Capitol Street around 1 a.m. when his Chevy Tahoe collided with a Ford Taurus traveling north on West Street, Green said.


Noone’s vehicle flipped, struck a light pole and knocked down three parking meters before he was ejected from the truck, Green said.


The driver and the sole passenger in the Taurus were not injured, she said.


The accident is still under investigation.


Noone’s death comes less than two weeks after he celebrated the first anniversary of the opening of his upscale dining spot, located at 115 W. Capitol St.


The Jackson native had worked in New Orleans, Italy and Dallas, before returning to his hometown to open his restaurant.

Anonymous said...

there was no passenger.

Anonymous said...

One of the nicest guys, and he was having great success at the restaurant.

so sad to hear this, seems like such an unlikely place to
have a fatal auto accident

Anonymous said...

This news is just awful. Craig sounds like he was a really fine young man with many, many friends.
I am so sorry for his family and friends. M

Now the below has nothing to do with this accident just a reminder to all:

Please everyone drive the speed limit, stay off your cell phone while driving, and please, please always wear your seatbelt.

Anonymous said...

If you looked up "charter" in the dictionary you would find a picture of Craig, he was cheerful in all weathers.
He loved his friends and his beloved Jackson Academy Raiders were he won the state with them in 95 and 96. RIP #34!

Anonymous said...

He is also the ALL TIME CAREER HOME RUN KING for the JA Raiders. RIP #34 as a fullback for the 96 State Champions! TD after TD. We couldn'd believe he was interested in Culinary School...Pro wrestling, maybe. Chef...you kidding me?

But just like sports, he attacked, and mastered.

Dear God please look after our sweet, wonderful Craig. We miss you so.

Kingfish said...

What are you talking about? Just read the story, saw nothing. Put up or I take comment down.

PME said...

Farewell, buddy.

Elizabeth said...

6:50, really? you choose to be an ass on them vs those on this thread? please. take it elsewhere. a wonderful young man died tragically. this is not the time or place for dribble.

Pippa Jackson

Anonymous said...

Someone responded to a non-existent posting timed 6:50? "Deleted by administrator" sounds legit; making offensive comments disappear makes people wonder what else disappears here.

Just sayin'.........

As an ex-ER doc I'll only say there was no mention of his seat belt in any of the articles. Hard to get thrown from a vehicle if one is being worn. That's how they prevent tragedies like this. Think about it next time you drive.

Mary Ann said...

I thought the same thing. Seat belts actually prevent ejection. Breaks my heart. Simple. Buckle up. Tragic loss for our city.

Michael Noone said...

I'm So Sorry,to hear of my Step-Brother's Passing,at such a young Age! I agree with the above comments,as to Always wear your Seat Belt,Drive the Speed Limit,Don't Run Red Lights,and Never Talk and Drive,at the same Time.This could of been preventable.My Prayers go out to our Dad,His Mom,and older Brother,and Younger Sister,his neices and nephews,and all of his friends,and Co-Workers! I wish I would have had the opportunity to get to know him and his brother,and sister better.RIP Craig! :(

Anonymous said...

I did not have the privilege of knowing this young man, but I know he was a visionary. I know he didn't let those who are negative about Jackson or Mississippi deter him from bringing a wildly successful restaurant to downtown. He thought in terms of what could be and what he could do to contribute. He ventured to other places, more exotic places, to hone his talents and brought his dreams for the future home to the place he loved.
We are in such need of young men and women like Craig and the loss to all of us is devastating.

Anonymous said...

ISt is so incredibiity heartbreakingn to lose such a young, talented peron such as Craig who had so much to bring and offer the Jackson area in terms of a great restaurants where all were welcome that appcreiciated the best that downtown Jackson could offer, and whose visionary ideas for the future can onleney be imagined. Craig had great hopes and dreams of what food and hospitality might have have been become here, and this is coming from people who know him best. A heartbreaking loss for the entire state.



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