IRWIN CO., Ga. — As reported by WALB, Buddy Nobles, considered one of the best high school football coaches in South Georgia, died in his sleep Wednesday night, Jan. 22, 2020.

The offensive coordinator for the Irwin County High Indians had been battling cancer.

This follows Irwin County’s astounding victory as the undefeated state champions of the 2019 season.

Irwin County hired Nobles as the Indians’ new head football coach in 2014.

Nobles coached at Coffee and Fitzgerald under head coach Robby Pruit for the last several years as offensive coordinator. Prior to that he was the head coach in Union County, Florida and was a native of Jacksonville.

Nobles spent the last several years as the offensive coordinator at Coffee and Fitzgerald under head coach Robby Pruitt.

Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.

PHOTO CREDIT: South Georgia Sports Network