Ira “Joe” Noble Sr., 78, Ona, W.Va. – Jesus called Joe into His arms in Heaven on October 5th, 2021. Joe married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis McNeer Noble, and was her precious loving husband for 57 years. God blessed them with four wonderful children: Ira Joe Noble, Jr. (Sonya), Julie Brumfield (Steve), P.J. Noble (Misty Dawn), Jeanne Lunsford (Greg). He dearly loved his seven grandchildren Michael Brumfield (Caitlin), Ian Noble, Jenny Brumfield, Erin Page (Austin), Gracie Brumfield, Eric Noble, Luke Lunsford and his four great-grandchildren Zander Michael and Maddox James Brumfield, Edison James and Truman Noble Page. Joe loved and was loved by a very special niece and nephew, Kim Nelson (Brad), Skip Bailey and Missy Bailey, as well as many more relatives and friends.
Joe was born April 8th, 1943, in Huntington, WV, the son of his blessed Christian mother, Gladys Noble, and father, Gene Noble. His parents preceded him in death along with as well as his sister, Barbara Bailey. His mother-in-law and father-in-law, Verna and Paul McNeer, also preceded him in death.
Joe was a graduate of Huntington High School, Class of 1961. He was also a graduate of Marshall University where he received his B.A. in Education and M.A. in Administration.
He was a faithful member of Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church, the Willing Workers Sunday School class, and the Gideons. He served as an educational administrator for 35 years in Cabell County, finishing up the last 17 years of his career at Ona Elementary as principal. He was also a member of the WV Principals Association and Summer Food Program Supervisor.
Joe touched many lives and was a wonderful example to the youth that he served. He was loved and respected for his fairness, kindness, and witty sense of humor. He coached many school basketball teams and enjoyed supporting his own children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in their sports and activities.
Joe loved playing softball at Barr Field. He had many precious friends and memories, especially with his mentor and close friend, Ben Horton. His most earnest wish is for you to join him in Heaven by accepting Christ as your Savior. “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” John 14:6 NKJV.
Pallbearers for the service are Luke Lunsford, Ian Noble, Eric Noble, Michael Brumfield, Steve Brumfield, Skip Bailey, and Austin Page.
Joe also had many close and beloved cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends that held a special place in his heart.
His Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church, Ona. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
