Roy Noblitt

The Lodge at Stephens Lake, Jasper, Georgia. Roy is survived by his daughter,

Rebecca (Becky) Jo Melton (Hank) of Wrightsville, Georgia, daughter Nancy Ann

Greenway (Ed) of Ball Ground, Georgia, son, Daniel Roy Noblitt (Vicki), of Jasper,

Georgia, and son, Neil Wayne Noblitt (Natalie), of Peoria, Arizona. Also surviving is

niece Debbie Donaldson, of Lakeland, Florida, and nephew, Ben Noblitt, of Orlando,

Florida. He is Dada to 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He is preceded in

death by his loving wife, Joyce A. Noblitt, parents, Walter and Lucille Noblitt, brother,

Gene Noblitt.

Roy was born on May 23, 1927 in Salem, Indiana. As a child he was a member of First

Christian Church of Salem, Indiana, graduated from Salem High School and Indiana

University. He served in the Army as well.

Roy worked in Indianapolis where he met Joyce and they were married in August of

1953. They lived in Indianapolis for the first few years then moved to Orlando, Florida

where they raised their family. Roy was a Purchasing Manager; his career included

Indiana Gear Works, Martin Marietta, Walt Disney World, American Machinery, and

Travelers Insurance Company. He took pride in his work and earned many accolades

throughout the years. He was also very involved at Pine Hills Christian Church where

he served as an elder and Treasurer for many years. He nurtured many lifelong

friendships.

Roy and Joyce moved to Clermont, Florida then to Franklin, North Carolina once he

retired. He enjoyed living in the mountains and they fast became a part of Mountain

City Christian Church then later helped start First Christian Church in Franklin. When

Roy had a stroke in July of 2014, he and Joyce moved to Georgia to be near family.

Roy was a man of integrity. He loved the Lord. He loved his wife and his family. He was

heard saying that he knew he had a good life, a perfect wife, and a good family. He

relished times when the family all got together, watching everyone talk, laugh, and play

together. He felt very blessed. He will be missed, but he is where he was ready to go -

to be with the Lord and his beloved wife.

In lieu of flowers:

Checks for memorial gifts should be made out to Johnson University with

‘in memory of Roy E. Noblitt’ in the memo line and mailed to

Johnson University

7900 Johnson Drive

Knoxville, TN 37998

or you may give online at : JohnsonU.edu/Donate

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com for the Noblitt family.