James Boden Noble

James B. Noble of Princeton West Virginia, passed away September 30, 2026 in Pembroke Pines, FL. He was 93 years of age.

Jim grew up in Beckley, West Virginia, and the son of Basil and Lulamae Noble. He attended Washington Missionary College where he met Dorothy Deeds, who became his wife of 73 years. Jim then attended Jacksonville University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in teaching. Much of his 45-year teaching career was spent at Nova Eisenhower in Davie Florida. Jim also obtained a master’s degree in teaching while continuing to teach and raising a family. For many years he precepted and mentored young teachers who were finishing their training and guiding new teachers in their first few years in the field of education. Jim was also an Army Veteran, stationed, for a time, in Manhattan, Kansas.

Jim was a lifelong Seventh Day Adventist whose musical talents include playing the clarinet, trumpet, ukulele, guitar, piano, and organ. His outstanding talent enabled him to hear a tune and then play it by ear on any of the fore named instruments.

Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine Shumaker. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Noble, son, Roger Noble, daughter Diane Martin, four grandchildren, Troy Martin, Ashley Noble, Stephen Noble and Christin Matthews, and three great grandchildren: James Martin, Penny Matthews, and Iris Matthews, nephew Robert Shumaker Jr. and “adopted” son Robert Morgan.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM at Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home, located in Hollywood, FL on October 5, 2026 with a graveside internment to follow. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Cornerstone SDA Church for the love and support it has shown the family throughout this most difficult time. To honor Jim, please make a donation to your local Seventh Day Adventist Church.