Mr. James Nobles

November 19, 1944 - January 27, 2022

You can show your support by sending flowers directly to the family by contacting Debbie's Flowers (870) 633-2225, or by visiting www.etsy.com/shop/ShopYABAS Mr. James Nobles was born to Tom Noble and Bertha Ella Lesure on November 19, 1944, in Forrest City, Arkansas. James confessed his belief in Christ at an early age. During his teen years, he attended Lincoln High School in Forrest City, Arkansas. He worked forty-four years at Airtherm/Mastek, retiring in 2007. He was a distinguished businessman, employing over 100 employees from 1984 to 2017 at Nobles Carwash in Forrest City, Arkansas. He loved his family and friends and was respected and loved by all. He is preceded in death by his wife; Mattie Nobles, parents, step-father – William Lesure Jr., Siblings; Ellis Noble, Carolyn Noble, Erma Lesure, Pearlie Lesure, Patricia Lesure, and his son-in-law – Chet Evans. He is survived by seven children – Helen Nobles-Evans, Colette Nobles, Aneice Nobles, and Keith Nobles of Forrest City, Arkansas, Willie Nobles (Pamela) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, David Nobles (Tanesha) of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Marilyn Reynolds (Heath) of Oxford, NC. He leaves 21 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. 1 goddaughter; Tonya Williford, 4 great godchildren and 2 great grand godchildren. Eight brothers – Theotis of Joliet, Illinois, T. J. (Maxine) of Gary, Indiana, Keith of Toledo, Ohio, and Thomas (Buck) Noble of Savanah, Georgia, Clarence Love, Charles, Herbert, and Ray Lesure of Cleveland, Ohio. Five sisters – Ruthel Noble Flunder of Toledo, Ohio, Mary Winston, Barbara, Tracey, and Marie Lesure of Cleveland, Ohio. Two dear aunts – Clara Noble and Rosie Patrick of Forrest City, Arkansas and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.