Mr. James Donald Nowlin

Mr. James Donald Nowlin, age 74 of Patrick Springs, departed this life on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Patrick Springs on February 22, 1942 to the late Samuel Thomas and Mable Redd Nowlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Sam Thomas Nowlin, Jr. Donald had formerly worked for the Town of Stuart as a maintenance worker. He enjoyed hunting, classic cars, woodworking, masonry, and gardening. He was a faithful member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a trustee.

Donald leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Marjorie Staples Nowlin of the home; two daughters, Chevondia Nowlin of the home, Tammy Graham (Milas) of Max Meadows; four sons, Donald (Wimp) Nowlin (fiancé, Summer) of Stuart, James (Rod) Nowlin (Michelle) of Newark, New Jersey, Ernie Nowlin (fiancé, Natasha) of Patrick Springs, Travis Nowlin (Christina) of Hampton; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters, Shirley Redd, Margaret Dodson, Nancy Covington (Willie), all of Patrick Springs and Carmen Nowlin of Stuart; sister-in-law, Judy Nowlin of Mount Vernon, New York; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Rev. Doug Scales officiating. Burial will follow in the Nowlin Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 p.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

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