Donald Earl Nobles, 82, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at his residence in Meridian, Mississippi. He was born Monday, April 24, 1939, in Ellisville, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 10:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church, Meridian MS, where he was a member. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will be held at Ellisville City Cemetery at 3:30 PM. Rev. Phil Chambers and Dr. Rhett Payne will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 477-3797

Don was a man deeply devoted to his family. He cherished his wife and enjoyed hearing her play the piano and organ. Don was a true free spirit. He was an adventurer and an avid motorcycle rider. Don also loved music and held a Master's Degree in music education. His love for the Lord, music and adventure was passed on to his kids and grandkids. Many of his hours were spent at his farm and restoring an older home into what is now the Century House Bed and Breakfast in Meridian, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bartie, Annie and Cubell Nobles and his sister, Jewel Dean Grant.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mamie Dismukes Nobles; his daughters, Julie Baldwin (Greg) of Magee, MS and Jennifer Chambers (Phil) of Helena, AL; his grandchildren, Walter, Daniel, Rachel, David and Rebekah Baldwin and FuYongLi, Lily and Kate Chambers; his brothers, Tlvin and Terry Nobles and sister, Peggy Wolgamott.

Pallbearers will be David Wolgamott, Steve Smith, Edward Dismukes, Jeff Nobles, Neil Wolgamott and Andrew Sanderson.

Memorial contributions may be given to the music ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Meridian or a church of your choice.