Almus "Al" Houston Nobles, Jr.

Almus “Al” Houston Nobles Jr., 97, passed away February 28, 2015 after a brief illness. He was married to his loving wife Betty for 66 years, before she passed in 2007. Al was also preceded in death by his son Buddy and grandson David. He leaves a son William (Bill) and his wife Peggy of Germantown, four granddaughters, Mindy (Roger) Dabio of Hendersonville, Carrie Nobles of Memphis, Tracy (Lee) Cullom of Athens, GA., Anne (Matt) Aurand of Dallas, GA., daughter in law, Carrie Nobles of Portland, OR., ten great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends

Al was born in Flora, MS. on March 8, 1917. Upon moving to Memphis, he attended Central High School and then went on to graduate from The University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy. He then worked at the Baptist Hospital before opening his pharmacy on Jackson Ave., which he named Model Drugstore. He ultimately retired after a number of years with Super D.

As a founding member of Macon Road Presbyterian Church, he was an active member for many years while serving as an elder and in many other capacities. Later, he became a member of St. Stephens Methodist Church. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and traveling with the Good Sam Club, but what he enjoyed most was visiting with friends and family.

The Family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, March 4 from 1-2pm with the funeral starting at 2pm at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave.