SGT Robert "Tank" Nobles, Jr.

Sgt. Robert Nobles, Jr was born to the late Mr. Robert "Bro" Nobles, Sr. and Mrs. Rosie Lee Nobles.  Also, proceeding him in death was his brother, Wallace Nobles.

Robert was born in Swainsboro, Georgia.  He developed his talent and gift of playing the trumpet while attending Emanuel County schools.   He earned his nickname "Tank" while being a part of the high school band.   After completing high school, he joined the U. S. Air Force and gained the skill of an electrician.  Upon leaving the military, he worked for the California Department of Corrections as a Maintenance Manager.  He retired from the State of California to then start his own electrical company as founder and CEO of Nobles Electric of southern California.

As a member of Kingdom of Yeshua Ministries of Victorville CA, he was ordained as a Minister.  He loved praising the Lord through playing the trumpet and singing.  He loved speaking the word of God and speaking of His faithfulness, goodness, and mercy.

Robert leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 45 years, Dr. Ave Nobles of Swainsboro, Georgia; son, Robert Jeremiah Nobles of Colorado Springs CO; daughters, Rachel Valenzuela of Upland CA, and Rebecca Nobles of Monterey CA: one granddaughter, Amaria Valenzuela of Upland CA.  His siblings include one brother, Ralph Nobles of Forest Park, GA; five sisters, Patricia (Larry) Jester of Clarkston, GA,  Caroline Nobles of Decatur, GA, Mary Dawson of Swainsboro, GA, Dollie Nobles of Lithonia, GA, and Aleshia (Kenny) Durden of Swainsboro, GA; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

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