Franklin Harvey Noble, 13, 'went to be an angel in heaven,' Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007. Franklin wanted to ride with his big sister to Montana State University-Billings for one last road trip, when he and his sister, Krystal, 'were called to heaven' due to a tragic automobile accident.

Franklin was born March 7, 1994, in San Angelo, Texas, to Frank and Mary (Harvey) Noble. He attended Kindergarten through third grades in Ballinger, Texas. In 2003 the family then moved to Kalispell where Franklin attended Hedges Elementary and Edgerton Elementary. He was a member of the last class to attend seventh grade at Linderman Middle School. He played the baritone in the elementary and middle school bands. He also loved playing football and was a member of the Kalispell Boy Scout Troop No. 1901. Franklin was an avid snow skier, hunter (with Daddy), and fisherman.

Franklin was well known for his compassionate and often mischievous nature. Franklin never met a stranger and often tried to befriend all the new kids in school. Franklin's greatest joys came from spending time with his friends, family, and his two dogs, Harvey and Gillette. Franklin's desire was to be a veterinarian due to his great love of all animals.

Franklin was preceded in death by his grandfather, David Allen Harvey; his other grandfather, Franklin Wilson Noble; and his uncle, Allen Ray Harvey.

He is survived by his parents, Frank and Mary Noble, of Kalispell; his grandmother, Lanora Harvey, of Paint Rock, Texas; his other grandmother, Sue Noble, of San Antonio; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services for Franklin will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. at Easthaven Baptist Church on Whitefish Stage. There will be visitation on Friday, Sept. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary Chapel. The casket will remain closed.

The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to the Frank Noble Benefit Fund, P.O. Box 7130, Kalispell, MT 59904.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Franklin's family. You are invited to go to www.johnsonmortuary.com to offer condolences and sign Franklin's guestbook.