Feb. 15, 1941 — March 23, 2014

Alfred Neal Goble, 73, of Niles, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Cardinal Nursing & Rehab in South Bend, Ind.

He was born Feb. 15, 1941 in Missouri to Raymond Gobble and Ethel Clark. He was a part of the first class to graduate from the new Niles High School.

Alfred is survived by his three daughters, Kelly Stewart, Christina Goble and Carrie (Ray) Adkins; son, Ted Goble; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth Goble, Sergeant Michael Stewart of the U.S. Army, Olivia Adkins, Gabby and Sarah Smith, Kennon and Jaydon Studer; and one great-grandchild on the way, Izabelle Wilson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ethel; daughter, Tonya Goble Studer; two brothers, Kenneth Goble, Doyle Goble, and sister; Maxine Zick.

A memorial service for Alfred will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2014, at Hoven Funeral Home in Buchanan, Mich.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com