Earl H. Nobles, 88, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010.  A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Earl was born October 15, 1921, to Mable Gilman Nobles and Jesse G. Nobles.

He owned and operated Nobles Distributing Company and was a United States Air Force veteran having served during World War II and the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-eight years, Mary Nobles of Beaumont; daughter, Theresa Nobles Sampson and her husband Joey of Vidor; son, Steve Nobles and his wife Terry of Beaumont; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:00 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Broussard’s.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, P.O. Box 3309, Beaumont, Texas 77704.