He was elected by 96-58 over Franklin H. Elmore. His term as governor was marked by the aftermath effects of the Panic of 1837 resulting in the Charleston banks suspending specie payments. Noble died on April 7, 1840, before the expiration of his term and he was buried in Willington at the family cemetery.
He won a decisive election for governor, but his term was impacted by the financial crisis of the Panic of 1837. He passed away prematurely before completing his term and was laid to rest in Willington's family cemetery.