Glenn Noble, one of four Hopkins High School football coaches in the Michigan Football Coaches Hall of Fame, died of cancer at his home Thursday morning.
Noble, a graduate of Wayland High School, coached junior varsity and varsity Viking gridders for more than 25 years. He, Rex Weaver, Jim Newell and Mick Francis all were inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Many students at Hopkins High School are wearing blue or Hopkins to remember and celebrate him.
He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army for two tours in Vietnam. Glenn coached high school football and was inducted into the MHSAA coaching Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the Hopkins Athletic Hall of Fame and was a Penn State fan living in Michigan. Glenn was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching western movies.
Glenn is survvived by his wife of 50 years, Dee Dee; children, Megan (Bryan) Vos, Kara Noble; brother and sisters, Dennis Noble, Barb (Forrest) Mitchell, Susan (Wayne) Wilcoxson and Judy Noble, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughters, Brenda Noble, Kaelee Noble; son, Patrick Linderman, brothers, Robert Noble, Richard Noble, Ron Noble; sisters, Shirley McAndrew, Nancy Grevenstuk, Pat Staley.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 7, at Frontline Bible Church. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, with visitation prior from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Frontline Bible Church, 8283 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW, Byron Center, 49315. Rev. John Lowder will officiate. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Hopkins.
Memorial contributions in memory of Glenn may be made to Frontline Bible Church or the Hopkins High School Football Program.
