Edward Everett Noble

1928 - 2016

Edward Everett Noble obituary, 1928-2016, Sandy Springs, GA

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Edward Noble Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 5, 2016.

NOBLE, Ed Ed Noble, 88, peacefully passed away Sunday at his home after a lengthy illness. A longtime resident of Atlanta, Georgia, Ed Noble was a renowned visionary entrepreneur, business developer and philanthropist. Edward Everett Noble was born in 1928 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Lloyd and Vivian Noble. Ed spent his formative youth in Ardmore. At an early age, Noble learned the value of work from his father, Lloyd Noble, a famed Oklahoma oilman and philanthropist. He worked numerous jobs as a youth from mowing lawns and sacking groceries to working on a ranch and eventually working in the oil fields of Samedan Oil Corporation to learn the family business. In mid-1940s, Noble attended St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin, before attending the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in geology. After college, Noble moved to Midland, Texas, where he worked in the West Texas Division of the Samedan Oil Corporation. He married LaVerne Estes before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to be closer to Cecil Forbes, after the death of his father. When he was 28 years old, Noble moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to develop and open the popular Lenox Square Shopping Center in 1959. At the time, Lenox Square was one of the first and largest regional shopping centers in the United States. He then built an award-winning small, independent chain of motels/hotels, Noble Inns Corporation, which culminated in 1973 with the Terrace Garden Inn. In the early 1980s, Noble played a role in national politics as part of the Reagan administration. President Ronald Reagan appointed him to lead the transition team for the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation. The Synthetic Fuels Corporation had been created by the previous administration. Noble then served as Chairman from 1981 until 1986. Noble understood the benefits of synthetic fuels for our country's strategic security but believed that companies seeking government funds should be willing to put their money at risk along with the taxpayers'. Thanks to Noble, the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation developed outcomes that only spent $1.7 billion of the designated $88 billion in taxpayer funds. Noble returned to business and development after his stint in Washington, D.C. He helped spearhead the development of the land west of Interstate 35 in Norman, Oklahoma, during the late 1980s, adding to projects including retail, condos and apartments. He founded and served as President and CEO of Noble Properties, Inc. ? until his retirement. Noble was the second son of Lloyd Noble, the founder of The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation. Ed Noble served on the Noble Foundation's Board of Trustees from 1951 to 2003, helping direct the organization's activities for more than half a century. He also served as a director of Noble Affiliates, Inc. Additionally, Noble was a member of Church of the Apostles and served on numerous boards throughout his life including: the Foundation of the Holy Apostles, Pace Academy, Oglethorpe University, the George West Mental Health Foundation, Buckhead Coalition, Piedmont Hospital Foundation, Southeastern Legal Foundation, St. John's Military Academy and the Hoover Institute. He was one of the initial founders of The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. Noble received numerous civic honors from the City of Atlanta, Georgia, for his contribution to improving the quality of life as well as the Bullish on Buckhead Award from the Buckhead Business Association. During the 1995-1996 session, the Georgia House of Representatives passed a resolution commending Ed Noble for his contribution to the state. He is survived by his wife, Maria; daughter, Vivian and husband, Sam DuBose; Ben Noble; granddaughter, Ginger and husband, James Heckman; sister, Ann and husband, Dr. David Brown; LaVerne Noble; Carol Elizabeth Lindsay; cousin, Carolyn Smith; Marcel and Roland Brown, and numerous dearly loved cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. Noble was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Vivian Noble; brothers, Sam Russel Noble and Richard Noble; and cousin, Margaret Baldridge. The family would like to thank the compassionate caregivers, Yao Bigah and Tom Umstead, Jr. for their devotion and support. Noble's hobbies included politics, snow skiing, walking, and yes, dancing. A private family burial will be held in Ardmore, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Ed Noble's memory to the following: Leading The Way Atlanta, Georgia Church of the Apostles Atlanta Georgia The Heritage Foundation Washington, D.C. or charity of choice.

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January 10, 2017

Alan Brown

I had never met Mr. Noble; however, I knew he was an extraordinary man. He was the brother of my Aunt Ann Brown. My prayers and condolences to the Noble family.

December 18, 2016

Carl Sanders Jr

To the Noble family all I had a distant memory in my youth with Ben whose home I visited and stayed in many nights . While I have not seen Ben in many years I have many fond memories of our association and friendship with Ben and family . I too lost my Dad just over two years ago and I simply wanted to express my sentiments to all . God bless you all .

Carl Sanders Jr

December 13, 2016

Linda Taub

I had the pleasure to work for Mr. Noble when he was building
Terrace Garden Inn. May he Rest In Peace, his genius and honestly will be sorely missed.
Linda Taub

December 13, 2016

December 13, 2016
We feel so privileged and blessed to have known Ed even though it was for only the last eight years of his life. Great grace to the Noble family.
J & C Virginia Beach.VA

December 13, 2016

Symone Corbin

Our dear neighbor... So sorry to hear of your lost. Our deepest condolences to Maria and the Noble family. please do not hesitate to reach out to us if we can help in any way. David & Symone Corbin

December 13, 2016

RF Fox

May the peace of God that excels all thought sustain and keep you during the difficult days head. Philippians 4:7

December 12, 2016

I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a well respected man. Seems like he had a wonderful life. Cherish all the beautiful memories you have of him. You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time.

December 12, 2016

Caw

Offering our deepest condolences to the Noble family and friends in your hour of sorrow.

December 12, 2016

m b

My deepest condolences to the family for your loss.Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years,And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.He was very special indeed!

December 11, 2016

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolence, may God's blessing and his strength carry you in the coming days and months. Bursey's from canada

December 10, 2016

Charles

Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of grief.

December 10, 2016

Charles A

Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of grief.

December 10, 2016

S Wilson

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.

December 9, 2016

c m

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 8, 2016

Perry Fletcher

Mr. Noble was a major influence in my life and the life of my older brother, Ron Fletcher. As college students, we came from Oklahoma to work at Lenox Square thanks to Mr. Noble's generosity, and he took a sincere and personal interest in our well being that spanned decades. He was a confident but humble leader who cared deeply for others, and for his country. On behalf of Ron and myself, we offer our condolences to his family and loved ones.

December 8, 2016

Clark Howard

Lane and I are so sad for your loss Vivian. Your dad was always such a friendly, nice man everytime I saw him.

December 7, 2016

Rita Kirk

From all of us at SMU who have benefitted from the leadership of his family in our lives, our heart goes out to you. It's never easy to lose a loved one and particularly not at this season of the year. Reading the obituary makes it clear that he had a very full life and left a legacy of fine children and grandchildren to carry on. With heart-felt love

December 7, 2016

To the family of Mr Noble,I am very sorry for your loss.Remembering the words of the prophet Isaiah the time will come when "No resident will say that I am sick" MM

December 7, 2016

May the beautiful memories of your loved one ease your pain and sorrow. Find comfort and strength in God.

December 7, 2016

Romans 15:33 VW

To the family of Mr. Noble: Wishing you peace and strength as you comfort one another during your bereavement. My condolences to you.

December 7, 2016

Joan Harding

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Noble directly, and yet he touched my life indirectly through the impact he had on people who now impact my life. There is a distinguished quality about those who associated with Mr. Noble that will be passed on through the generations. May God comfort his family's hearts.

Joan Harding
Assistant to James C. Day

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