Horace Glenn Noble

We are sorry for your loss.Take comfort in knowing that the Lord brought Glenn back to you for those final few days so that you and your family could say good-bye to him before he went to be with Jesus for eternity. Can you just imagine what he is looking at right now? Bless you and your family during these dificult times. Mike and Zulma.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. My dad loved his brother very much. I hope you find comfort in knowing that Uncle Glen had a warm welcome into Heaven from his brother. Grace and Peace to you.

Such a kind and gentle man. Always smiling,never heard him say a bad word about anyone. He earned his crown and each star in it. May God's blessings be with you as you start a new journey.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We love you all!

We just came from the service. That was the most beautiful, personal tribute to a person I have ever seen. Glenn would have been so proud of you, Bobbie. He was THERE... We could feel his presence and he loves you all so much. It will be hard but with God's help, everything will be alright.

Horace Glenn Noble, sometimes called HG, Glenn, grandpa or as my husband Brian would say “Jr”.

Daddy,

I heard the song Daddy’s Hand for the first time when it was released in 1986. Although I never wanted the day to come; I went out and purchased the tape because I knew that was the song I wanted to play for you when the time came. If you really listen to the words, it’s you. There was always love in your hands for your family. Brian used to say to me, your Dad has the firmest handshake of anyone I have ever shook hands with. Robert said your handshake was a reflection of who you were and what you’re made of. If you told someone you were going to do something, it was as good as done. You were a man of your word.

Dad you always had such a strong work ethic and I thank you for teaching us that. For as long as I can remember as a little girl you worked two jobs, 7 days a week, just so you could give us what we needed. You’d work as a machinist at night, come home for a 4 hour nap and then do body work on cars. You were known as the best body man in Houston who would always give a fair price. You used to always tell me if a man was paying you for 8 hours of work, then you better give him 8 hours of work. Mom was always lucky; she got to drive a new car every year. She never told anyone it was a wrecked vehicle that Dad had made look brand new. She would just smile and say, Glenn spoils me every chance he gets.

You worked as a machinist at FMC for 31 years and you were very well respected. I remember you never missed work. You’d go to work sick and work 10 and 12 hours a day. Mom said she thinks you may have only missed 5 days of work in 31 years. You received various awards for your dedication and ability to perform very tedious cuts on wellhead equipment. One in particular was the 1990 Penick Award for innovation and excellence. They presented this award to you for the significant contributions you made to the development of the specially-designed wellhead assembly that was installed on the Conoco Jolliet Platform. It was a great honor to receive such an award and we were all so proud of you.

I will always cherish the memories you and I made on our fishing trips. We would take a week of vacation and go to the cabin in Livingston for our yearly fishing trip. It was just you and I and no one else mattered. The day started very early and the evening ended very soon. I’ll never forget the day I asked you if I could back the trailer down to the water to get the boat. You were very hesitate but agreed. I just wanted to help and before I knew it, I looked out my window and the trailer was sitting right beside me. I panicked and all I can remember is seeing your blue tennis shoes walking up the hill very briskly towards the driver’s side. I thought I was dead but you just looked at me and shook your head. I had bent the tongue on the trailer but it didn’t take you long to get things back on track. Donna and I also had great times as little girls when you would take us coon hunting. I’m not sure we did much hunting but it was an experience we will always remember.

I feel so blessed to have been raised by you and mom and the family environment I was brought up in. Donna, Mike and I were taught from an early age that having a strong family connection was everything. And it is so true; your family will always be there for you no matter what. I am very fortunate to have a husband that loved you just as much as he did his own dad. Otherwise, I might have had trouble with him seeing his in-laws as much as five times a week. We had a very unique arrangement though. My sister would cook a meal one night, I would cook one night and Mom and Dad would cook one night. You and Mom had the harder job but you never complained. We never knew which kids would be home so you always brought your meal to my house. I’m going to miss seeing you come up the driveway with the big black bucket that you always carried the food in. I can remember when Tyler was just learning to speak and you and Mom didn’t make it to dinner; Tyler pointed to your chair and said “Where’s papa?” They learned at an early age the value of family dinners and knew when someone was missing. You may be missing from our table now but I know you are in good hands with the Lord.

Mom has always said a good man is hard to find and she considers herself the luckiest women in the world to have found you. I’ll never forget how you two met. She was in a car at a hamburger joint with curlers in her hair. She was 19 and you were 21. You looked over at her from your car and winked at her. I really believe it was love at first site and the two of you have been inseparable for 58 years. I know you loved Mom more than life itself. You told her not long ago that you would always be there to take care of her. Daddy, please know that Mom will be okay and we will always take care of her for you. Remember, you taught us that about family. Family values and morals were so very important to you.

Dad, you were a simple man that believed in hard work and a good life. Brian used to tell me all the time you could out work any man, young or old. I think that’s how you arrived at the nickname of Jr. If Brian could tell you now, I’m sure he would say “Rest easy young man.” We have been blessed to have you on earth with us for 78 years. You never left my house without a kiss goodbye and saying to me “I love you baby – more than you’ll ever know”. Well….back at you Dad “I love you too – more than you’ll ever know”.

Rest in peace.

Your loving daughter,
Glenda

Glenn was kind and gentle man who always made me feel welcome in his home. He always hugged me hello and hugged me goodbye -- every time I saw him! I will really miss that. What I will miss most, even more than the hugs, is his warm smile and shining big blue eyes. Glenn and his wife Bobbie raised a very loving family. Dinnertime with the family is filled with love and hope for a good future.

I think often of all the times we brought home baby kittens for Glenn and Bobbie to raise. Glenn wouldn't like them at first; but later you would find him feeding them and holding them in his lap while they were sleeping -- just a big pig pile of sleepy kittens. The whole family is loving. By stopping to picks-up or feed stray cats, dogs and people -- the more the merrier. Glenn loved to work in his yard just drive by and you can tell that he did!! Just look at all the beautiful azalea bushes.

Bobbie, I know you miss Glenn and it may help you to know that one day you/we will all be together again. Goodbye is only for right now, but we'll see him soon.

Goodbye Dad. Thank you for loving me just the way I am.

Sheryl

DAD,

TWO WORDS COME TO MIND WHEN I REMEMBER MY DAD. HE WAS HONEST AS THE DAY WAS LONG AND A VERY HONORABLE MAN. JUST THE OTHER DAY A FRIEND OF MINE TOLD ME WHAT AN HONOR IT WAS TO KNOW MY DAD AND HIS WORD WAS GOOD WITH A HAND-SHAKE ONLY.

MY EARLY YEARS WITH DAD ARE VERY MEMORABLE. DAD USED TO TAKE ME COON HUNTING AND I STILL REMEMBER THE LITTLE RED GOLOSHES HE MADE ME WEAR SO THAT MY FEET WOULD NOT GET MUDDY.

DAD ALSO USED TO AMUSE SOME OF THE KIDS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THEY WOULD SIT ALONG THE FENCE GIGGLING AND WAITING ON DAD TO THROW OUT SOME COLORFUL LANGUAGE WHILE DOING PAINT AND BODY WORK. HE DID HAVE AN AMAZING TALENT BUT HIS PATIENCE COULD BE A BIT THIN.

I WAS TOO YOUNG TO REMEMBER THIS ONE BUT MOM AND DAD TOLD ME THAT WHEN I WAS 2 YEARS OLD I DECIDED TO PITCH A FIT AND FALL OUT IN THE FLOOR. DAD WOULD SWAT ME AND NOTHING, SWAT ME AND NOTHING. FINALLY AFTER MY LEGS WERE GETTING A BIT WARM I DECIDED I BETTER GET UP. DAD TOLD ME LATER HE THOUGHT MY STUBBORNESS WAS GOING TO WIN BUT KNOWING MY DAD HE WAS QUITE STUBBORN AS WELL.

WE ALSO HAD OUR FAMILY DINNERS TOGETHER EVERYNIGHT. I WAS THE FORTUNATE ONE THAT GOT TO SIT ACROSS THE TABLE FROM DAD AND GLENDA SAT NEXT TO HIM. CUTTING UP AT THE TABLE WAS NOT ALLOWED AND WHEN IT DID HAPPEN, POOR LITTLE GLENDA WAS IN STRIKING DISTANCE. OF COURSE, GUESS WHO WAS ALWAYS TRYING TO MAKE HER LAUGH? I COULD BE A BIT HONERY.

DAD WAS VERY STRICT WITH ME GROWING UP. AT THE TIME I DIDN'T LIKE IT AS ALL KIDS DON'T BUT I NOW LOOK BACK AND THANK HIM SO MUCH FOR HIS CARING WAYS. THOSE ACTIONS THEN MAKE ME THE PERSON I AM TODAY.

DAD WAS SUCH A LOVING HUSBAND TO MY MOM FOR 58 HEARS AND THEY SHARED AN INCREDIBLE LOVE FOR EACH OTHER. I KNOW SHE WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. HE WAS A VERY CARING FATHER TO HIS THREE CHILDREN. I DO HOPE AND PRAY THAT WHEN MY SON, WESLEY HAS CHILDREN OF HIS OWN HE WILL BE THE KIND OF FATHER TO HIS CHILDREN AS MY DAD WAS TO ME.

WELL DAD I HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE FOR NOW BUT IT WILL NOT BE FOREVER. WE WILL ALL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH AND WE HAVE OUR WONDERFUL MEMORIES WHICH CAN NEVER BE TAKEN AWAY. I LOVE YOU DAD, REST IN PEACE.

YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER,
DONNA JO