Leon Elzie Nobles
Born January 6, 1937 in Parrish, FloridaDeparted September 18, 2023 in Melbourne, Florida
Leon Elzie Nobles, better known as Knobby, passed from this temporal world into eternity on Monday morning, September 18, 2023.
He was born on January 6, 1937 in Parrish, Florida to his parents, Lonnie Elzie Nobles and Lila Ernestine Wager. Knobby joined the Air Force as a teenager and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1974, after serving for 20 years. During his service he loved his profession as an aircraft mechanic and advanced in rank and responsibilities to flight line crew chief.
He leaves behind Nancy, his beloved wife of 65 years. Knobby, along with Nancy, were founding members of Shiloh Place ministries, out of Conway, South Carolina. They traveled and ministered with Shiloh Place around the country, sharing the Father’s love with people from all over the world. Besides his children, David, Becky and Heidi, there are countless people all over the world that consider him their spiritual father. He showed the Father’s love to everyone he met and would not hesitate to speak to complete strangers. More often than not, they would be given one of his wonderful hugs, which was a way he ministered God’s love to them. He never failed to tell them how much God loved them. In this way he gave them just a glimpse of the love of God. As he was welcomed by Jesus, I am sure that he heard Him say the words, “Well done good and faithful servant.” He will be sorely missed.
His service will be at The House Church, 1520 Bottlebrush Drive, NE, Palm Bay, Florida on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 6 pm. United States Air Force full honors will be accorded.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in his memory to The House Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital:
The House Church
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
