Gordon L. "Butch" Noble Jr

Mr. Gordon L. "Butch" Noble Jr., age 75 of McKinney, Texas, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his home. He was born November 4, 1941 in LaSalle County, IL, the son of Gordon Leroy Sr. and Myrtle May (Wilkison) Noble. He married the love of his life, Sheila Kay White on November 5, 1988 in Texas. Butch is survived by his adoring wife, Sheila Noble of McKinney, Texas; daughter, Kara Noble of Austin, TX; son, Brad Noble of Peoria; two grandchildren, Luca Marquez and Makali Noble; one great-grandchild on the way; brother, Russ (Elaine) Noble of California; other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Nancy Noble. Butch worked for Montgomery Ward for almost twenty six years as District Manager. After taking early retirement he worked in the insurance industry with Sheila before fully retiring. During high school Butch was very athletic, he excelled in basketball and baseball and became semi-pro. He enjoyed sports and also loved to golf. Butch and Sheila enjoyed traveling, visiting many different places around the globe. He loved to cook and would make chili for the local fire department, and most of all he proud of his beef jerky. Butch and Sheila had a close group of friends in their neighborhood that became family. They would all get together and go to dinner and dancing regularly. He will always be remembered for his giving heart and always willing to help anyone who was in need. Funeral services for Mr. Gordon L. "Butch" Noble Jr. will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Rev. Todd Hawk officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Food Bank in McKinney, TX. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Memorial/Funeral Service Thursday, August 3, 2017,1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Cemetery Service Thursday, August 3, 2017,1:45PM Anna City Cemetery Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906