Ardle Theston Nobles

Ardle was born on September 2, 1945 in Columbus County, a son of the late Ardle and Lissie Norris Nobles. For many years, he had worked in furniture and enjoyed woodworking, building clocks, and watching the garden grow. He was a dedicated member of Rich Fork Baptist Church, where he was active in the New Disciples Sunday School Class. Ardle’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Debbie Cook Nobles of the home; son, Chris Nobles and wife Gayle of Thomasville; daughter, Angie Simpson and husband Keff of Marshville, NC; step children, Eric Shell, Kevin Shell, Angela Jarrett, and Kenny Hepler; grandchildren, Stacy Moss, Brett Lambeth, Bryan Wilson, Devin Shell, Seth Shell, Haley Shell, Kaitlyn Shell, and Jessica Brigham; and two great grandchildren, Chase Simpson and Kaden Moss. Also surviving are brothers, Azure Nobles, Thurman Nobles, Willard Nobles, Teeny Nobles, and Tony Nobles; and two sisters, Mildred Horne and Evelyn Parker.

A celebration of Ardle’s life will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Rich Fork Baptist Church with Pastor Michael Bowers and Pastor Steve Nobles officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Thomasville Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the Food Pantry of Rich Fork Baptist Church, 3993 Old Hwy 29, Thomasville, NC 27360.

Online condolences may be made at www.ThomasvilleFH.com.