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In Loving Memory Noble Dewey Small 9/19/1928 - 1/7/2010 Noble Dewey Small, age 81, died Thursday, January 7, 2010 in an Oklahoma City hospital after a short illness. He was born September 19, 1928 at Rosebud, TX to Noble and Ruby (Beashears) Small and grew up in the Rosebud/Cameron area. He attended school at Cameron and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. As a young man he worked as an oilfield hand and later worked many years for Sun Oil Co both in retail and wholesale sales. Along with his family he also owned and operated Small Oil Company in OKC. He lived most of his adult life in the OKC/Newalla area where he also farmed and raised livestock. He moved to Ardmore in 1993 and to Mustang in 2008 where he was a member of Lakehoma Church of Christ. Noble was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Billy and one sister Ethel. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lela of the home, two sons Philip Noble Small and wife Eva of Yukon, Jeffrey Kent Small of OKC, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also by one brother John Small and wife Ollie of Cedar Creek, TX, two sisters Laverne Hill and husband Howard of Conroe, TX, Jane Strasbaugh and one special nephew Brent Gooden both of Edmond as well as many other nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the “Search Program” through the Church of Christ or any charity of your choice. Services will be held at 2pm on Monday, January 11, 2010 at Lakehoma Church of Christ in Mustang with interment following in Red Hill Cemetery, Mustang, OK under the direction of McNeil’s Mustang Funeral Service, Mustang, Oklahoma. Online Condolences From: Jimmy & Jennyne Hardy   Amber OK Relationship:  Friend When you are sorrowful look again inside your heart and you will see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.... Thinking of you at this difficult time....Love Always! Sent:  1/11/2010 From: Alicia Foster   Ardmore OK Relationship:  friend We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We pray for your healing at this difficult time. Curtis, Sherry, & Alicia Sent:  1/11/2010 From: Scheryl Williams   Ardmore OK Relationship:  Friend Lela: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Noble. I always enjoyed visiting with him at Maxwell Avenue C of C. I know you will miss him. Sent:  1/12/2010 From: KEVIN,NATALI,JARED,&JORDAN SLOAN   ARDMORE OKLAHOMA Relationship:  FAMILY WE ARE NOT SURE AT ALL HOW TO EVEN BEGIN OR WHAT TO SAY WE HAVE ALL SEARCHED FOR MANY YEARS TO FIND THE WORDS THAT COULD BEST DESCRIBE NOBLE AND UNFORTUNATELY THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT COULD EVER BEGIN TO BE GOOD ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE THE ANGEL GOD SENT TO THIS EARTH THAT TOUCHED ARE LIFES THE WAY NOBLE SMALL HAS WE ARE SO BLESSED THAT HE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A PART OF OUR LIVES SKIP WE LOVE YOU AND WANT YOU TO KNOW WE ARE HERE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING NOBLE ONCE TOLD KEVIN WHEN HE ASKED WHAT WOULD I EVER DO IF I LOST YOU NOBLE SAID SON I WILL BE IN PARADISE BE HAPPY AND LOOK OUT FOR SKIP SHE WILL NEED YOU GUYS SO WE JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW HE LOVED YOU SO VERY MUCH AND SO DO WE ANYTHING ANYTIME WE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU AFTER ALL YOU AND NOBLE HAVE DONE SO MUCH MORE FOR OUR FAMILY THEN ANYONE ELSE EVER HAS YOU BOTH MEAN EVERTHING IN THIS WORLD TO OUR FAMILY AND ALWAYS WILL NOMATTER WHAT WE LOVE YOU SKIP AND NOBLE YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT FOREVER YOU WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS YOU ARE THE ANGEL WHO TOUCHED OUR FAMILY GOD BLESS THE NOBLE DEWEY SMALL FAMILY KEVIN,NATALI,JARED,&JORDAN SLOAN Sent:  1/12/2010 From: Ken and Pat Castell   Noble Okla Relationship:  RV park (Blue Spruce) friends Skip, Was surprised to read in the paper about Nolan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nolan was a very personable man and had a big heart. We enjoyed the time getting to know both of you. We know it will be hard without him, but remember the many years and good times that you have in your heart. Ken and Pat Sent:  1/13/2010 From: Michael McPherson   Ardmore Ok Relationship:  Friend Hello Small Family I AM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF OUR FRIEND 'NOBLE', HE WAS TRULY A MAN OF PATIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE. JEFF HAS BEEN BLESSED WITH MUCH OF THE SAME. I AM TRULY SORRY MARK AND I COULD NOT GET TO THE FUNERAL MONDAY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND WE BOTH KNOW WHAT IS IS LIKE TO HAVE LOST THEIR DAD. MRS SMALL YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS WITH YOUR BOYS. MAY GOD BLESS THE SMALL FAMILY, ALWAYS -- Michael McPherson Sent:  1/14/2010 From: Brenda Cowan (Wiegert)   Lancaster CA Relationship:  Friend I just heard of Noble's passing and wanted to send mine and Jim's condolences to all of you. Although we haven't been in close communication over the years, I often think of the Small family and the legacy you left in Harrah at the church where I grew up. Noble was truly a man of God and I am sure that he touched many lives in the congregation(s) you have been a part of since moving away from Harrah. Noble was a true friend of my father who was called from this world way too young. I remember Noble being there to support us during that time. A true friend and servant. Noble called me about 5 years ago around Christmastime, (we had always sent Christmas cards, but lost track of you at the lastest move) It was a surprise and I still don't know how he got my phone number but I remember feeling glorious at the time in hearing that voice from the past and remembering my dad along with Noble on the phone. It was a nostalgic moment that I will never forget. I tried calling a couple of years ago but the phone number I had was incorrect. I am so sad I never got to talk to him again, but Jim and I were so blessed to have had him and Skip as role models when young and in our early married life. Noble was so aptly named by his parents. He was a great man. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy during this time. God Bless you guys! Sent:  2/2/2010 Send an Online Condolence   View Printer-Friendly Page