James Lester Noble, Sr

James L. Noble Sr., of Jobstown, NJ passed away peacefully on May 2, 2013 at Virtua-Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly, NJ. He was 89 years old. Maggie Noble had given birth to him on 20 December 1923 in Jacksonville, FL. No name was placed on his birthcertificate - simply Baby X. He never saw or heard from his father his entire life, but made sure that he would never follow in his father's footsteps. Nothing was more important to him than his family. When his mother died early in life, he quit school so he could make money to keep his brother and sisters together under one roof. He joined the US Army in 1944 where he served honorably for 21 years until he retired in 1965 at Ft Dix, NJ with the rank of Master Sergeant. Thereafter, he made Jobstown, NJ his home for the rest of his life. Jimmy, as his family and close friends called him, met Rosemarie, his wife, while he was stationed in Germany following World War II. Neither laws forbidding US soldiers actively serving in Germany from marrying German nationals, nor differences in race and religion could keep them from eventually marrying one another. Once married, they remained inseparable for the next 59 years. After retiring from the US Army, he started a successful house cleaning and janitorial service, which enabled hm to pursue his dream of building, owning and operating Noble's Hardware Store in Wrightstown, NJ for well over 20 years. He worked and worked so he could provide for his family and make sure that his two sons had the best education possible. As a grandfather, he lived to spoil his three grandchildren, Veronica (21), Max (11) and James III (11). He loved, loved, loved them. Each held a special place in his heart and soul. To them, he was simply Opa whom they loved equally....and their hearts are broken at the thought of not being able to see their Opa again. Jimmy Noble is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rosemarie, his two sons James L. Noble Jr. of Barrington, NH and Ronald K. Noble of Lyon, France; Daughter-in Law, Cindy Noble and grandchildren Veronica, Maximilian and James III. In addition, he is survived by too many nieces and nephews to name here. Jimmy's wish was to have an intimate and private family memorial service, which will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 4 at the Perinchief Funeral Home, Mount Holly, NJ. It is his family's wish to have a celebration of his life this summer. All family and friends will be notified when and where the celebration of this amazing man's life will occur.

James Lester Noble, Sr

December 20, 1923 - May 2, 2013