Breathitt County Judge Executive Jeffery Dean Noble, 65 of Ned, Kentucky, husband of Brenda Noble entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 28, 1961 in Hazard, Kentucky, he was the son of Doyle Glenn Noble and Alma Rae Deaton Noble. Jeff built a life rooted in work, public service, faith and family. He owned and operated Jeff's Body Shop and was serving his second term as Breathitt County Judge Executive.
He was a member of Caney Creek Mennonite Church. Outside of his work and public duties, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and dirt track racing. He also treasured time with his family, especially playing with his grandson, Easton.
He leaves his wife of 47 years, Brenda Kay Little Noble; daughter, Whitney Noble; grandson, Easton Dean Noble; cherished part of the family, Jacob Harris; special brother, James Combs; sister, Darlene Smith Noble; special daughters, Violet Combs, Ruthie Haddix, and Denika Jones.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deanna Kay Noble; his father, Doyle Glenn Noble; his mother, Alma Rae Deaton Noble; and his brothers, Doyle Glenn Noble Jr. and Willie Joe Noble.
Visitation for Jeff will be held at the Breathitt Funeral Home on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sunday, October 18 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Monday, October 19 from 8:00 AM until the time of his funeral service which is scheduled for 1:00 PM with Tommy Miller and Chris Fugate officiating.
Burial will follow in the Noble Cemetery at Ned, Kentucky with Johnny Stacy, Dylan Baker, Billy Dunn, Jonathan Dunn, Jacob Harris, Jason Fugate, Martin Roe, Walter Richie, Drewey Lovins, James Combs, Paul Wooton and Jerry Fugate serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include all County Employees.
Throughout his life, Jeff was known in his community through his business, his service to Breathitt County and the time he devoted to the people and pursuits that mattered most to him. His years reflected a strong connection to his home in eastern Kentucky and to the many roles he carried faithfully.
His memory will remain with those who knew him through his work, his service, his church and the time he shared with family.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
