Austin C. Noble

Austin C. Noble, 25, of East Peoria, IL passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at his home.

Austin was born August 10, 1989 in Madisonville, KY to Charles and Kelli Hammond Noble.

Austin graduated from Lowpoint-Washburn High School in 2007. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, deploying to Afghanistan from 2009-2010. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 2014. In 2012, he graduated from Eureka College with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. Austin worked as a shift manager at Metamora IGA and also as a security guard for Signal 88 before becoming a reactor operator at Ingredion Inc. from 2013 to the present.

Austin was a fun-loving, passionate son, brother, friend and boy friend who loved following his favorite sports teams: the Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks. He also enjoyed biking and participating in CrossFit. He took enormous pride as a new homeowner and enjoyed woodworking and doing projects around his house. He loved music, concert going, collecting movies, and playing video games. Austin's other hobbies included mythology, astronomy, and creative writing. He had an appreciation for tattoos and FireHouse Pizza.

He is survived by his mother, Kelli, of Washburn, his father, Chuck, of Corvallis, MT, his twin brother, Logan, of Deer Creek, his sister, Hayden, of Washburn, his paternal grandfather, Charles (Carol) Noble Sr., of Burney, CA, and paternal grandmother, Judith (Bob) Fox, of Hamilton, MT. He also leaves behind his girlfriend, Mercedes Lauzon, of East Peoria and his cat, Rocket Dog. Austin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bernard and Marion Hammond.

A time to celebrate Austin's life will be Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 4-7pm, at Mason Funeral Home in Germantown Hills. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials in Austin's name be considered to Stop Soldier Suicide. Donations can be made at www.stopsoldiersuicide.org. Notes of condolences may be sent using www.peoriafuneral.com.