James Nobblitt

HILLSBOROUGH - Mr. James Wayne Nobblitt, 81, died May 1, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was born February 14, 1932, in Galax, VA. He was in the US Air Force 1950-1954 and served in the Korean War 1952-1953. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Regina; his daughter, Sandra Jean and husband, Dr. Bruce Tripp of Greenville, NC, his son, Terry Wayne Nobblitt and wife, Robyn, of Hillsborough, NC, four grandchildren: Jeffrey Tripp, Elizabeth Tripp, Christopher Nobblitt and Jessie Nobblitt. There will be the scattering of ashes at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Chapel Hill Meals on Wheels or Duke Home Health and Hospice. Walker's Funeral Home of Hillsborough is serving the family. www.walkersfuneralservice.com