J.W. Noble

November 14, 1928 - August 10, 2020

J.W. Noble, 91, of Claude died Monday, August 10, 2020 in Claude. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 14, 2020 in Claude Cemetery in Claude with Rev. Dick Gravley, officiating. Viewing will be from 1:00-6:00 PM Thursday at Robertson's in Claude. Due to COVID, we are allowing 5 people at a time at the viewing. If attending the service, please be prepared to maintain social distancing practices. Arrangements are by Robertson Claude Chapel. J.W. was born November 14, 1928 in Beaver, Oklahoma to Wesley and Dorothy Henry Noble. He married Ida Frances Turner on June 5, 1949 in Erick, Oklahoma. J.W. also known as "Buddy" and "Tabby" was a longtime resident of Amarillo before moving to Claude in 1979. He had worked at Pantex and retired after 39 years in November 1993, where he finished his career as the Department Head of Metrology. While living in Amarillo, He coached youth through Kids Inc. He served on the school board at River Road ISD for 8 years and served as President of the board. While on the school board at River Road, he was a part of getting the new High School built. J.W. served on the ANSI committee as Secretary and Chairman for several years and was president of Hocheim Insurance board for several years. He loved all breeds of horses especially race and quarter horses. He also enjoyed farming and ranching. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Claude. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, on September 18, 2008; and two brothers, Winston and Tommy Noble. Survivors include his son, Mark Noble of Amarillo; his daughters, Nancy McNeer and Sharon Haffey and husband Rex all of Amarillo; a sister, Lorena Renick of Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren, Jeremy Noble and wife Sarah, Dr. Amy Nailling-Cobb and husband Jimmy, Amber Hensley and husband Justin, and Steven Haffey and wife Allison; and 12 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to Claude EMS.