Thomas Noble

Past Master Biography: Thomas Abbott Noble (1925 – 2014) Past Master: Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 Year Served: 1988–1989 Lodge Secretary: 1993–1999 I. Life & Career Early Life & Education Thomas Abbott Noble was born on November 7, 1925, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Myron DeWitt and Arline Noble. He was a highly educated man, earning a degree from the University of Nebraska followed by a Master’s Degree in Business and Finance from the University of Denver. Professional Life Tom was a prominent entrepreneur in the Lubbock area. He owned and operated several local businesses, most notably the Country Inn Motel from 1963 to 1977 and the Eaglemart in Ropesville. Family & Interests He married Joyce Campbell on February 18, 1961. Beyond his work, Tom had a unique set of hobbies: he developed a deep affection for trains and toy trains and enjoyed breeding homing pigeons for many years. II. Masonic Journey Degree Work Initiated (EA): May 26, 1960 — Albert Pike Lodge No. 117 (Denver, CO) Passed (FC): September 22, 1960 — Albert Pike Lodge No. 117 Raised (MM): October 27, 1960 — Albert Pike Lodge No. 117 Memberships & Affiliations Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Affiliated Dual Member June 8, 1984; Endowed Member (July 21, 1988). South Plains Daylight Lodge No. 1443: Affiliated August 15, 1981. Appendant Bodies: A member of the Lubbock Scottish Rite and York Rite, Brother Noble was a scholar of the Craft, holding 52 degrees and orders in various bodies of Masonry. III. Service Record & Offices Held Brother Noble’s service to the Lodge was characterized by both leadership and administration. After serving as Worshipful Master in 1988, he returned to serve as the Lodge Secretary for six consecutive years in the 1990s—a critical role that ensured the Lodge\'s smooth operation. Lodge Leadership (Lubbock No. 1392) Worshipful Master: 1988–1989 Secretary: 1993–1999 (6 Terms) Senior Warden: 1987–1988 Junior Warden: 1986–1987 Senior Deacon: 1985–1986 Tiler: 1989–1990 IV. In Memoriam Brother Thomas Abbott Noble laid down his working tools on August 10, 2014, at the age of 88. Services: Funeral services were held at Sanders Memorial Chapel. Interment: Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Texas. Memorials: Contributions were directed to the Scottish Rite Learning Center of West Texas and Lubbock Meals on Wheels.