George M. Nowlin Sr., 83, Reitred Bricklayer Helper fro US Steel

Mr. Nowlin was born in Bearden, Ark on March 30, 1925, the son of the late Benjamin F and Abbie I (Earnest) Nowlin. He has lived in Lorain for the last 54 years. He served in the U.S. Army for two terms, once during WW II and again during the Korean Conflict.

He attended Christian Temple Disciples of Christ Church in Lorain. He was a retired bricklayer helper for US Steel with 19 years service; retiring in 1974.

He was a member of the DAV- Louis Proy Chapter # 20, USW Local 1104, and had been a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife Marguerite L. (nee Thompson) Nowlin, to whom he was married on August 20, 1955, daughters Ruth L. Thomas of Vero Beach, FL, Shelley A Nowlin of Sebastian, FL, sons George M. Nowlin, Jr., William ( Bill ) W. Nowlin both of Lorain, Ben A Nowlin of Loxahatchee, FL, grandchildren, Jamie N. Nowlin, Tiaira N. Nowlin, Benjamin T. Nowlin, Michael A Nowlin, Joshua A. Teague, Amber L. Teague, Danielle L. Thomas, Alissa N. Thomas, Brandi N. Nowlin, Bryce A. Nowlin, great grandchildren Rayne P. Nowlin and Calleigh M. Teague.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Elton & Leroy Nowlin and an infant brother and sister.

Friends are invited to call Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 10:00 AM until funeral time at 11:00 AM in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain. The Rev. Dr. Bradley J. Donahue, pastor of the Christian Temple, Disciples of Christ Church, will officiate.

Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst Township, with full military honors provided jointly by the American Legion Post 30 & Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 451.

Family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice C/O Community Health Partners Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053-9905 or Christian Temple, Disciples of Christ, 940 W. 5th St., Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.