SOUTHPORT — John Nowell, 79, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Mr. Nowell was born June 23, 1941, in Hagerstown, Maryland, son of the late George and Rosalie Nowell.
John was an Eagle Scout and served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 28 years, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. John worked for Sun Oil Company for 34 years, retiring in 1997. Upon his retirement, he and his wife Barbara moved to Southport. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and enjoyed golfing and spending time with family.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Nowell; two sons, Dan Nowell, and his wife, Erin, and Jason Nowell, and his wife, Vicki; four grandchildren, Danielle, Jonathan, Payton and Riley; sister, Marjorie Decker, and her husband, Fred; and sister-in-law, Dawn Wilson.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Southport-Oak Island Food Pantry (SOIICF), 249 W. Boiling Spring Road, Southport, NC 28461.
Share online condolences with the family at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.
