William Henry Noble
Avery United Methodist Church member
William Henry Noble, 77, of Washington, died Sunday, January 12, 2014, in his home, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born November 26, 1936, in Buffalo Township, a son of Gladys Noble Miller of Washington.
Mr. Noble was a 1955 graduate of Claysville High School and served in the Air Force Reserve. For 14 years, he worked as a machinist at Crile Machine, then worked as a mould maker at Penn Mould for 14 years, retiring April 24, 1998.
Mr. Noble enjoyed staying in touch with and gathering with former classmates. He also enjoyed reading and attending his great-nephew Ryan’s baseball games.
Mr. Noble was a member of Avery United Methodist Church.
He will be missed by his fuzzy friend, his cat, Benny, who stayed by Mr. Noble’s side day and night throughout his illness.
On April 15, 1972, in Claysville United Methodist Church, he married Barbara Jo Craig, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Ronald Noble of Arizona; a sister, Janet Mankey of Washington; a stepsister, Viola Krollar of Lima, Ohio; and two grandsons.
Deceased are a son William Noble Jr.; stepfather, George Miller; and a stepbrother, Lloyd Miller.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, with the Rev. Ruth Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Avenue, Washington, PA 15301, or to Amedisys Hospice, 275 Meadowlands Drive, Washington, PA 15301. Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.