Noble Willbanks


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April 11th, 1950 - October 4th, 2020

From: Koshkonong, MO
Visitation:
Funeral: 2pm Friday, October 9, 2020
Thayer Freewill Baptist Church - Thayer, MO
Burial: Koshkonong Cemetery - Koshkonong, MO

Noble "Punkin" Willbanks age 70 of Koshkonong, MO, son of Verble and Juanita (Brazeal) Willbanks, was born Apr. 11, 1950 in Koshkonong, MO and passed away Oct. 4, 2020 in Columbia, MO.

He was united in marriage on July 5, 1986 in Koshkonong MO. to Jean "Hoppy" Cameron Willbanks who survives. Other survivors include: two sisters, LuAnn Robison and Janell Willbanks, both of Koshkonong, MO, four brothers, Leon Mustion and wife Loretta and Noval Willbanks, of Thayer, MO, Bud Willbanks and wife Etta, Koshkonong MO. and Charlie Willbanks and wife Cherri of Kingsville, MO and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by one infant son, Cameron Lee Willbanks, father Verble Willbanks, brother Danny Willbanks and joined in heaven by his mother, Juanita on Oct. 4, 2020.

Punkin graduated from Koshkonong High School with the class of 1970. He retired from the Frisco/BNSF railroad in 1999 after 25 years of service. He loved and was loved by his family and friends, was an avid golfer and truly enjoyed following nieces and nephews sporting events, especially the West Plains Heaters Baseball team, the whole team holding a special place in his heart. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith.

Funeral services will be 2pm Friday, October 9, 2020, at the Thayer Freewill Baptist Church with burial in the Koshkonong Cemetery in Koshkonong, MO.

Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children's Hospital.



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