He leaves behind his devoted and beloved wife of 53 years, Paula Wiles Noble, whom he affectionately called “My Lady Soul.”
Kerry is survived by his children, Ashley Noble Donahue (Craig) of Winston-Salem, NC, and Kristopher Henderson Noble (Melissa) of Cary, NC.
He was affectionately called Doodle by his five grandchildren: William Donahue (Kendall) of China Grove, NC, Kerry Donahue and Mackenzie Donahue of Winston-Salem, NC, Madison Noble and Giuliana Noble of Cary, NC. Kerry’s siblings, Cathie Richardson (Larry) of Sophia, NC, Amy Johnson (Matthew) of Asheboro, NC, and Scott Noble (Tom) of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by his niece Catie Halverson (Travis) of Myrtle Beach, SC, nephew Jason Richardson (Teresa) of Randleman, NC, Ian Johnson (Holden) of Portland, OR and his great aunt Bonnie Duesing of San Marcos, TX.
Kerry was the son of the late William J. Noble and Diane Margaret (Bull) Noble. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Candy Noble and Wendy Noble.
His dear furry companion, Duke, was his loyal buddy and beloved friend until the very end.
He attended Brockport High School, University of South Carolina, North Carolina State University and served in the US Navy.
In his professional life, Kerry held many positions in facilities and project management. He retired as the facilities director for Health Care Services Corp in Chicago, IL. During his professional career he also served in the same capacity at Nortel, CB Richard Ellis and Pitney Bowes.
Kerry was deeply involved in his community, offering support to those battling medical issues through St. Jude and TR’s Cancer Fighters. He was a member of the Society of Shaggers, both in Raleigh and North Myrtle Beach. For many years he enjoyed coaching his children in soccer and playing himself.
A true lover of the beach, Kerry found solace in the sand and surf. He was an expert shark’s tooth hunter and took joy in teaching others this unique skill. Because of his love for beach music, he chose My Lady Soul as their forever song.
Kerry’s tenacity, kindness, and compassion touched everyone he met. He loved fiercely, and his authentic spirit will be remembered by all who knew him.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to Kerry’s healthcare providers at Duke, especially Dr. John Haney, Dr. John Reynolds and Sarah Cooper, who played pivotal roles in his care, as well as the compassionate Hospice team at McLeod/Seacoast in Little River, SC. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude.org or TR’s Cancer Fighters.
A celebration of Kerry’s life will be held at a later date.
Lee Funeral Home and Crematory of Little River
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