Marvin G. Nobles

Marvin G. Nobles, the eldest son of the late Joe D. Nobles and Dollie E. Yates Nobles, was born in New Bern, North Carolina on October 25, 1937. In his early years, Marvin attended elementary school in New Bern and grew up working on his parents’ farm. The Nobles later moved to Portsmouth, Virginia where his father worked for the Naval Yard while Marvin continued his education. After accepting a job with the Milk Mac Candy Company, Joe Nobles moved his family to Baltimore, Maryland where they planted their roots. In his teens, Marvin enjoyed fishing with his father, crabbing with his brothers, and making regular trips with his family to visit his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins in New Bern. In addition, the family used to make frequent trips to New Haven, Connecticut and New York City where additional family members had relocated. Marvin eventually joined his father in working for the Milk Mac Candy Company. During this time, he met and married Mary Johnson of Baltimore. They settled down there and started a family. Marvin had a special relationship with all of his children and dearly loved each of them and they equally loved him. Marvin continued the tradition of taking family trips with his family throughout his life. Like most of his siblings, Marvin was shy but loved laughing and playing practical jokes. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, collecting coins, singing, and playing cards. He also had a creative side, as he spent time drawing and building or improving on objects around the home. After an amicable divorce from Mary (who died April 21, 2007), Marvin married Martha Smith. The couple spent time going on trips, attending social events, and spending time with family. They remained married until his death. He was no slacker regarding employment. After leaving the candy company he worked on average 5-6 years at St. Joe Paper Company, Revere Copper and Brass, and finally, Carr-Lowery Glass Company where he worked for 30 years. After retiring from the glass company, he worked at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Frankel Cadillac, and Stevenson University. Although Marvin was raised in a Baptist church, he never became a member of a church. However, he did accept Christ as his Lord and Savior in his later years. He occasionally worshipped with his daughter at Leaden hall Baptist Church and with his wife at St. Timothy’s Christian Baptist Church. On September 25, 2015, at 7:17 p.m., God called Marvin home where he joined his brothers Linwood and Christopher. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 31 years, Martha; his children—Ghamba, formerly Marvin, Jr. (Valerie), Kevin (Charlene), Karen, Sheila (Wade), Maurice (Cynthia), Darlene (Harold), Maria; stepchildren, Anthony and Renee; brothers, Erskine (Brenda) and Joe (Barbara); sisters, Emma (Milt) and Deborah (Ervin); brother-in-law, Robert Smith (Pearl); uncle, Rudolph Nobles and aunt, Doris Sumner; twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends.

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Marvin G. Nobles

October 25, 1937 - September 25, 2015