Thomas L. Goble

Thomas L. Goble, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on December 12, 2023 at his home with family by his side. He was born to Guy and Bessie “Wanda” (Hicks) Goble in Osceola, Arkansas on August 1, 1950. Thomas faithfully served in the US Army. He worked for many years for Kaiser and met the love of his life while working there. He married Mary Hitchcock on April 16, 1994 and they spent 29 years building a life together. Thomas was known for his love for the great outdoors. Whether it was fishing in serene lakes or embarking on camping trips and bon fires with his loved ones, he found solace in being surrounded by nature's beauty. His spirit was nourished by basking in the sun's warmth and feeling the gentle breeze against his face. He especially liked feeling the wind on his face when he would go out on the open road on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. When he was not outside; he liked to watch classic westerns and old television shows on tv with a Budweiser in hand. While he preferred the classics, he never missed an episode of Survivor or a New York Yankees game. He was also an avid reader. But, the most important thing to Thomas was his family. He loved spending time with them and making sure they knew they were important and loved. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and daughter Nikki Hitchcock. He is survived and missed by his wife, Mary Goble of Oregon; children, Dawn (William) Bearrows of Highland Village, TX, Shelia (Ricky Wolfe) Goble of Loves Park, and D.C. Robert Hitchcock of Oregon; grandchildren, Ashley Bearrows, Katrina (Dustin) Peck, Jillian Wolfe, Claudia Wolfe, Jessica (Nik) Hess, Brandon Hitchcock, and Anaya Hitchcock; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great grandchildren, and friends. A celebration of his well lived life will be held at a later date.