Rev. James G. Goble, 77 of Lincoln, died at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha on Oct. 9, 2024. Jim was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Hanover College in Indiana and then attended Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
Following seminary, he spent a year in Scotland gaining practical pastoral experience. He was ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament of the Presbyterian Church in 1973. He served congregations in New York and South Dakota. His final call was at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Lincoln where he served for 18 years. He was honorably retired in 2013.
Jim was active in the community in a variety of ways. He was an active member of the Kiwanis and was recognized for his 25 years by being honored with the Legion of Honor award in 2021. He actively worked for the inclusion of everyone in the Church, particularly focusing on those struggling with serious mental illness.
Jim was an avid reader and particularly loved the Harry Potter series. He also collected stamps and coins. He was proud of his Kentucky heritage and family legacy. He collected letters, photos and newspaper articles about his father’s service as a colonel in the Army during WWII.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years Rev. Janet Hoyt Goble, his parents James Ballard and Eleanor Elizabeth Gesner Goble, and various friends and family.
Jim is survived by several sisters-in-law and their children. Betty Clelland and her son Earl Clelland and family have been actively in contact with Jim and supplied welcome and needed support particularly during his retirement years. Jim is also survived by various friends and colleagues.
A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday October 26, 2024 at 1 pm in the Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.
Memorials are suggested to the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska, the American Cancer Society or Kiwanis Club International.
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1:00 pm CST
Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel
4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510
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Jim served our Fourth Presbyterian Church for 18 years. Jim was one of a kind, compassionate, caring and very considerate of others. He was full of humility and a deep sense of commitment to his calling. He cherished his wife, and all that he served. He was quick to offer a prayer, hug or word of encouragement when needed. I am comforted knowing that he is in the presence of his Lord and holding hands with his wife. We will see him again.
– Rhonda Rhodes
Jim and I were colleagues in ministry in Lincoln. He was a good person who loved the Lord and cared deeply for people, especially for those in need. He also had a fun sense of humor. RIP my friend.
– Dr. John “Mike” Loudon- Lakeland, FL
Jim was a good hearted person. Serving God was always first. He especially enjoyed working with the youth. He was always willing to help others in need. Jim was the best husband for my sister, Janet. he stuck by her side while she dealt with mental illness and years of cancer. I visited them several times in SD and NE. My fondest memories was when Jim and Janet took me on a weeks tour of SD. We visited the Bad Lands, Mt. Rushmore, Wall Drug Store, Custer State Park, Corn Palace, and Dead Wood. So many laughs along the way. Before Janet passed away, Betty and I went to NE. Jim made arrangements for us to stay with a wonderful lady. And then when Janet passed he did the same. Jim greatly enjoyed history and doing ancestry research. He was proud of his Scottish heritage. When Janet was buried he arranged for bag pipes to be played. We are planning to do the same for him. After years of struggle, he can now rest in peace.
– Barbara Schonhardt
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