W. Dean Noble

Published 9:32 am Tuesday, November 16, 2010

THE VILLAGES, FLA. – W. Dean Noble, 79, of The Villages, formerly of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at his home in Florida. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends whom Dean had touched in some way through his long and very memorable life. Dean was born in Sciotoville on March 21, 1931, the son of the late Frank and Margaret Noble. He dedicated his life to his faith in Jesus Christ, family, and his Allstate career of more than 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Irene Bennett Noble, of 55 years, and two children, Kim Morrison and husband Frank, of Columbus, and Brian Noble and wife Jamie, of Minford.

Also surviving are his brother Tom Noble and wife Mary Anne, of Columbus, and sister Diann Hamilton and husband Ed, of the Villages; two grandsons, Jason Noble and wife Megan, of Wheelersburg and Ryan Noble, of Charleston, W.Va.; and two great grandchildren, Adalyn and Ryker Noble; stepgrandchildren, Aaron Morrison, Anna Morrison, Lydia Rivera and Jordan Bihl and stepgreat-grandchildren Skylyn, Mallory, and Samuel. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Marsha Kay Noble, who died at birth.

Dean’s celebration service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Berean Baptist Church, corner of Winchester and Bloom, Sciotoville, with Fred Mann, David Price, and Kevin Gullion officiating, with burial at Memorial Burial Park. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Swick-Bussa-Chamberlin Funeral Home in Wheelersburg, and one hour prior to the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice in care of Villagers for Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL, 32162.