Raymond W. Noble

RAYMOND W. “Briggs” NOBLE, age 87 of Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on August 18, 1926 in Palms to the late Rayburn & Anna (Thompson) Noble. Ray served in the US Navy. Ray and Eileen Learman were united in marriage on December 4, 1948 in Harbor Beach. She preceded him in death on June 2, 2003. Ray was a former employee of Hercules Inc. and New York Life Company. He was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. Ray loved Harbor Beach very much and was a very active person in the community. He was a former Boy Scouts of America Scout Master, was a member of the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce, was Past President of the Huron County Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the American Legion Post 197 of Harbor Beach, a member of the American Legion Drill Team, was Post Commander and Service Officer for 30 years, and served as 7th District Commander. Ray coached Little League Baseball, was the OLLH Basketball Coach, and advanced to the State Championship Finals in 1949, formed the Harbor Beach Youth Club Sports, he serves on the Thumb Area Transit Board, and also the Huron County Social Service Board for 19 years. Ray was an avid tigers fan. Ray is survived by his children: Craig Noble and his wife Angie of Sumterville, South Carolina, Lynne Noble of Harbor Beach and her significant other Steve Bischer of Ubly, Tim Noble and his wife Mary of South Bend, Indiana, Grandchildren: Jayson Zoll, Jessica Zoll, Michelle Schutzeus, Matt Noble, Sam, Ben, Jacob, Daniel Noble, Ariana Noble and Cameron Noble. Great Grandchildren: Lainey Parraghi, Lucas Parraghi and Mackenzie Schutzeus. Brother Robert (Fae) Noble of Deckerville, and sister in law Lynda (Ken) Coulston of Ada. Ray was preceded in death by a son Chuck Noble, and siblings: Maurice, George, and Gordon Noble, Mary Guitar, and Erdine Rich. Funeral Mass for Ray will be Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 11 am, at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. Visitation for Ray will be Tuesday from 3-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Wednesday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A Knights of Columbus Rosary Service will take place Tuesday at 7pm and a Parish Vigil Service will take place at 7:30 pm Tuesday. Memorials May be given to the Family Discretionary Fund. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Raymond W. Noble

August 18, 1926 - August 18, 2013