Exhibit 99.1



CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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I, Terry E. Trexler, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Nobility Homes, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make
the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly
report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report.

                                          NOBILITY HOMES, INC.


DATE:    September 16, 2002               By:   /s/   Terry E. Trexler
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                                               Terry E. Trexler, Chairman,
                                               President and Chief
                                               Executive Officer