Timothy L. Noble

MATTOON, IL – Timothy Lee Noble, age 54 of Mattoon, Illinois, went to live with his Lord on Monday, November 19, 2018 while at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592, located at 1821 20th Street. The Memorial Service honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 11:00 a.m., immediately following the visitation, with Pastor Brad Brown officiating. Military Services will be conducted by the Charleston VFW and Charleston American Legion combined honor guard. It is requested that donations in his honor be made to Luke, Stephanie & Rosalee Noble. Gifts will be used to assist Tim’s children with future expenses. Donations may be mailed to Rosalee Noble, 4 Hance Drive in Charleston or to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.

Tim was born May 10, 1964 in Charleston, Illinois, the son of Terry and Rosalee (Settlemoir) Noble. He is survived by his three loving and devoted children, Stephanie Noble, Luke Noble and Noah Noble, all of Mattoon; two grandchildren, Jeremiah and Jaimason Jones; his parents, Terry and Rosalee Noble of Charleston; a brother, Rick (Connie) Noble of Farmer City, Illinois; a niece and nephew and their families, Ashley (Nathan) Hieronymus of Farmer City and Craig (Gina) Noble of Mooresville, North Carolina; and an aunt, Donna (Don) Coffey of Longmont, Colorado. In addition to his grandparents, Tim was preceded by an uncle, Tom Noble.

Tim was a 1982 graduate of Charleston High School and attained a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Eastern Illinois University. He honorably served his country with the United States Navy. Tim was a thinker and a dreamer, which fueled his entrepreneurial spirit. He previously owned and managed Images Bar and Grill and Gill’s Drive-In in Mattoon, Noble’s Buffet in Charleston and served as the chef for the Kaskaskia Country Club in Arcola, Illinois.

While in high school, Tim was actively involved in sports. He was a member of a pool league, but the hobby he enjoyed most was fishing. American Indian artifacts and culture held for him a particular interest, and he loved the ocean and the music of Jimmy Buffet. Tim was a man of character and determination. He was a two time cancer survivor and possessed a caring heart, always looking out for the welfare of others. He lived for his family and loved his children unconditionally. Memories of Tim will always be cherished by his family and friends.

Memorial Service

The memorial service celebrating the life of Timothy Noble was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592 with Pastor Brad Brown officiating. Memories were shared by high school friends, Derek Connour, Terry Johns and Jay Vanatta and USS Sargo Shipmate, Scott Ross. Military services were conducted by the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592 and Charleston American Legion Post 93 combined honor guard. Participating were: Phil Kerz, Detail Commander; Dale Downs, Chaplain; John Geib and Bill Reed, Color Guard; Mike Zimmerle, Color Bearer; and Eugene Winnett, Dave Finley, Chet Campbell, Chris Prater, Paul Buerster and Gary Grounds, Riflemen. Tim's son, Luke Noble served as the bugler. The flag detail was provided by the U.S. Navy Operational Support Center in Decatur, Illinois.

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