Donald L. Nobles

Donald Lyle Nobles affectionately called “Pop’ by family and friends, was born in Binghamton, New York on October 18, 1923. He was the oldest of two children born to William and Violet Nobles, who preceded him in death. His wife Mildred Nobles also preceded him in death, just a few months ago, on October 26, 2017. Donald attended high school at UFA, Utica Free Academy in Utica, New York. Later, he joined the C.C.C (Civilian Conservation Corp) a relief program for unmarried young men between the ages of 18 and 25, established by US Congress in 1933 during the Great Depression to work on projects with environmental benefits. Donald often stated “this program taught him to be a man at an early age”. Later, he would meet the love of his life, Mildred Anna Davis and they were married in 1940. They moved to New York in the early 50s where he raised his family as a long distant truck driver for Certified Moving and Storage Company, later to become North American moving company. They were jazz enthusiast and love the music culture that New York offered. His favorite jazz artists were Duke Ellington, Jack McDuff and Billie Holiday. After retirement Donald and Mildred moved to Greenwood, Virginia located in the Shenandoah Valley near the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Mountains. The country side of life suited them well. He was well connected in the community with the Democratic National Committee and was a community organizer. He formed a community action group in Western Albemarle County known as “Newtown”. He served as president and with his effort reopened and renovated a community center for residents to enjoy in Newtown. He was also employed by Albemarle County where he served for many years as a facility maintenance coordinator for the Meadows Senior Complex. The elderly ladies loved his kind and gentle spirit and looked forward to him coming to work every day. In 2012, they moved to Orlando, Florida to be cared for by their immediate family. They quickly became part of the community and celebrated holidays and events with their extended family, the Barbers and others. He leaves behind to cherish the loving memories of a life well lived; Children: Donald (Elissa) Queens, New York; Michael (Kathy) Orlando, Florida; Lawrence Nobles, Rochester, New York; Donna Tolbert, Orlando, Florida; Myra Cole (Theodore) Atlanta, Georgia. Grandchildren: Diana Nobles, David Nobles (Kisha), Benita Nobles; Miguel Nobles (Genique), Jerome Vickers, Lennard Vickers, Anthony Vickers, Mekeda Cole, Tionaka Cole, Tre Cole, Larry Nobles, Laura Travis, Kimberly McCray, Christine Nobles, Mahogany Stewart, Michael Nobles, Tamasa Nobles, Aniah Nobles. A host of great grandchildren, extended family the Barber’s, a special caregiver Barbara Eldridge, other relatives and friends.

Donald L. Nobles

October 18, 1923 - March 13, 2018