Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameUS Rep. John Howard COBLE 
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3, J. Howard Coble,470, John Howard CobleBirthMar 18, 1931, Guilford County, North Carolina3, J. Howard Coble
DeathNov 3, 2015, Guilford County, North Carolina470, John Howard Coble,3, J. Howard Coble
BurialAlamance Presbyterian Church, 4000 Presbyterian Road, Guilford County, North Carolina470, John Howard Coble
FatherJoseph Howard COBLE (1908-1999)
Mother“Johnsie” Johnnie Thelma HOLT (1909-2005)
Obituary Online notes for US Rep. John Howard COBLE
11/8/2015
J. Howard Coble
GREENSBORO, NC — Former Republican United States Representative, J Howard Coble, 84, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.
A funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro, NC 27410.
The interment will be private.
Howard was born on March 18, 1931, in Greensboro, to the late Joseph Howard and Johnnie Coble. He was educated in the public schools of Guilford County where he developed his love for baseball. He played high school baseball for Alamance and American Legion ball in Liberty for two years. After high school, he attended Appalachian State University then joined the United States Coast Guard. He served over five years and reached the rank of Captain and remained as a reservist for an additional 18 years. Upon discharge from the military, he attended Guilford College and received a degree in History. Howard then obtained his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Howard spent nearly 20 years as a practicing attorney. Howard held state and local positions that included Assistant County Attorney for Guilford County and Assistant U.S. Attorney, Middle District of North Carolina and Secretary of Revenue for North Carolina. In 1979 Coble was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives where he served until his election to Congress in 1984.
Howard was a U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 6th Congressional district for 30 years, serving from 1985 to 2015. In July 2008, Howard won the Republican primary unopposed and became North Carolina’s longest-serving Republican U.S. congressman. Howard credited his successful career to his wonderful staff, whom he loved like a second family.
Howard was a member of many professional organizations that were too numerous to list. Howard loved spending time with family, which involved attending sporting events involving various family members. He enjoyed holiday gatherings, especially the laughter, jokes and food which he loved.
Howard was a member of Alamance Presbyterian Church for over 70 years. He was devoted to attending the prayer breakfasts in Washington, DC, during his years in Congress.
He is survived by his brother, Ray H. Coble Sr. and wife Barbara; nephews, Ray Coble Jr. and wife Chris, Mark Coble and wife Barbara, and Bryan Coble; niece, Amanda Ratliff and husband Jim; nine greatnephews; one great-niece; and three great-great-nephews; as well as dear friend, Bonnie Waynick.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Westover Church in Greensboro, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Howard Coble Scholarship Fund, c/o the home office of High Point Bank and Trust, 300 N. Main Street, High Point, NC 27260 or Alamance Presbyterian Church, 4000 Presbyterian Road, Greensboro, NC 27406.
Online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com
Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Chapel is assisting the family. 3, J. Howard Coble
American Politician. Howard Coble was a U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district, serving from 1985 to 2015. He was a member of the Republican Party. The district includes all or portions of ten counties in the northern-central part of the state, including portions of Greensboro and Durham. (bio by: David Peltier) 470, John Howard Coble
J. Howard Coble
GREENSBORO, NC — Former Republican United States Representative, J Howard Coble, 84, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.
A funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro, NC 27410.
The interment will be private.
Howard was born on March 18, 1931, in Greensboro, to the late Joseph Howard and Johnnie Coble. He was educated in the public schools of Guilford County where he developed his love for baseball. He played high school baseball for Alamance and American Legion ball in Liberty for two years. After high school, he attended Appalachian State University then joined the United States Coast Guard. He served over five years and reached the rank of Captain and remained as a reservist for an additional 18 years. Upon discharge from the military, he attended Guilford College and received a degree in History. Howard then obtained his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Howard spent nearly 20 years as a practicing attorney. Howard held state and local positions that included Assistant County Attorney for Guilford County and Assistant U.S. Attorney, Middle District of North Carolina and Secretary of Revenue for North Carolina. In 1979 Coble was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives where he served until his election to Congress in 1984.
Howard was a U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 6th Congressional district for 30 years, serving from 1985 to 2015. In July 2008, Howard won the Republican primary unopposed and became North Carolina’s longest-serving Republican U.S. congressman. Howard credited his successful career to his wonderful staff, whom he loved like a second family.
Howard was a member of many professional organizations that were too numerous to list. Howard loved spending time with family, which involved attending sporting events involving various family members. He enjoyed holiday gatherings, especially the laughter, jokes and food which he loved.
Howard was a member of Alamance Presbyterian Church for over 70 years. He was devoted to attending the prayer breakfasts in Washington, DC, during his years in Congress.
He is survived by his brother, Ray H. Coble Sr. and wife Barbara; nephews, Ray Coble Jr. and wife Chris, Mark Coble and wife Barbara, and Bryan Coble; niece, Amanda Ratliff and husband Jim; nine greatnephews; one great-niece; and three great-great-nephews; as well as dear friend, Bonnie Waynick.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Westover Church in Greensboro, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Howard Coble Scholarship Fund, c/o the home office of High Point Bank and Trust, 300 N. Main Street, High Point, NC 27260 or Alamance Presbyterian Church, 4000 Presbyterian Road, Greensboro, NC 27406.
Online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com
Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Chapel is assisting the family. 3, J. Howard Coble
American Politician. Howard Coble was a U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district, serving from 1985 to 2015. He was a member of the Republican Party. The district includes all or portions of ten counties in the northern-central part of the state, including portions of Greensboro and Durham. (bio by: David Peltier) 470, John Howard Coble