GARY NOBLIT
Personal Life:
Gary joined the Naval Reserve while a student in Junior High School and attended “boot camp” between his junior and senior years. Shortly thereafter, in 1962. Gary won an area school oratorical contest. The title of the speech Gary gave was “what the Constitution Means to Me.” Gary graduated Jonesville High School in 1963. After serving his tour of duty Gary returned to the area where he compiled an extensive resume as both business owner and employee. Gary worked as a heavy equipment operator in the oil fields He worked 5 years as a production machinist for Hayes Albion. Gary was manager for Quality Aggregate gravel plant for 6 years. Gary became a realtor and worked in real estate sales for 3 years. He also worked at Alsons in prototype development for a year. Gary was a foreman at Abrasive Materials for 14 years. Gary ventured into business ownership as a Co Owner of Cherokee Station Convenience Store for 12 years and Gary was the owner of the Palace Café for 3 years. Gary earned an Associate Degree with Honors from Jackson College. Completing his degree with a 3.9 GPA.
Military Life:
After graduating Jonesville High School, Gary entered the United States Navy and served 2 years on a Destroyer USS EVERETT F. LARSON.
Awards and Decorations:
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Ribbon
Vietnam Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960s Device for Naval Service
Cold War Victory Commemorative
Honorable Service Commemorative
Community and Service Organizations:
Recipient Hillsdale County Veteran of the Year 2008
American Legion Post 195 served as Historian 4 years, Chairman US12 Yard Sale 6 Years
Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) POST 7301 member
Hillsdale County Conservation Club Served as Secretary, Treasurer, Board of Directors
Hunter Safety Program Instructor State Certified 1975 – 2011 36 years
Hillsdale County Planning Commission 1 year
Hillsdale County Solid Waste Commission Chairman 2 years
Jonesville Downtown Development Authority Chairman 4 years
Jonesville River Fest Chairman 3 years
Michigan Outdoor Writer Association member 29 years
Michigan Conservation Officer Volunteer 25 years
Recipient American Legion Americanism Award 1986
Hillsdale County Veteran of the Year Committee Chairman 8 years
Nick Smith Military Person of the Year Award December 7, 2016