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William Nowell Obituary

William Kenneth Nowell William Kenneth (Kenny) Nowell, a resident of Doth-an, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday night, December 22, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident which occurred on Denton Road in Dothan. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, December 24, 2010, in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Chur-ch, near Grimes, with Reverend Danny Quincey and Reverend Scotty Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, between Headland and Do-than. Holman-Headland Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:30 P.M. Friday in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Building Fund, 2240 County Road 79, Dothan, AL 36303. Mr. Nowell was born and reared near Headland and attended Headland High School. He lived in Dothan, on the family farm, for the past twenty years. Mr. Nowell began his telecommunication career with GTE as a service technician. In later years, he retired from Circle City Telcom as co-owner and operator. Mr. Nowell is currently employed by Nowell Enterprises, near Headland. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Mr. Nowell was an avid racing and Nascar fan and enjoyed restoring antique vehicles. He was a member of the Cushman Motor Scooter Club of America. His memory will continue that of a caring heart and a quick wit. Mr. Nowell was preceded in death by his father, Durwood Alfred Nowell, Sr. Surviving relatives include his wife of eighteen years, Gloria Fowler Now-ell, Dothan; two daughters, Christy Nowell Glass and husband, Vance; Kendra Nowell Stewart and husband, Dwayne, all of Do-than; two step-daughters, Kristie Starling, Midland City; Kim Devier and husband, Alan, Charleston, S.C.; his mother, Maureen DeShazo Nowell, Headland; a sister, Starla Schroll, Dothan; three brothers, Dr. D.A. Nowell, Jr., Dothan; Ronny Nowell, Headland; Benny Nowell and wife, Cynthia, Dothan; seven grandchildren, Chad and Jessica Glass, Anna and Garrison Stewart, Jordan Werner, Josh Platt and Logan Devier; a sister-in-law, Judy Fowler, Wicksburg; a brother-in-law, James Fowler and wife, Melinda, Georgia; several nieces and nephews. Serving as active pall-bearers will be nephews, Ryan Nowell, Rustin Now-ell, Ben Nowell, Gregory Schroll, Garrett Schroll and Grant Schroll. Holman-Headland Mortuary, (334) 693-3371, www.holmanmortuaries.com is in charge of arrangements. Sign a guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
Published by Dothan Eagle on Dec. 24, 2010.

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Sheryl Douglas Davis

December 29, 2010

Kenny will always live in our hearts. We loved him and always will. He was a very special part of our family and the wonderful memories of times shared with him will be his legacy. He touched so many hearts.

Liesl (Judy's friend)

December 28, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Steve and Denise Cape

December 28, 2010

Your famiy is in our prayers during this time of loss.

Belinda Pheneger (Whiddon) and Family

December 27, 2010

Ms Maureen, Your family was so dear to us growing up in the country, we have alot of special memories, horseback riding and fishing, and playing in the cornfields. We lost mother last Thanksgiving and it is so difficult around the holidays. May those wonderful good memories always lift your heart when you are sad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!

Vic Peel

December 27, 2010

I was so sorry to hear about this tragedy. Kenny was always a good friend of mine. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.

Angel Avirett

December 27, 2010

Christy and Kendra may God give you strength during this difficult time. You both are in my prayers and I love you both.

Salvatore and Giuseppina Nuzzo

December 26, 2010

Out thoughts and prayers are with your family.We are sorry for your loss.

Reginal & Martha Webb

December 26, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Harrison

December 26, 2010

May each of you find that special peace
which keeps the best memories of Kenny
close in your hearts and brightens your spirits with God's richest blessings in the coming days.

Angie Romero

December 25, 2010

My prayers go out to you all, I'm sorry for your loss. Kenny was a great person with a strong will. may God bless you and may God help with all your pain.

Bill & Nina Marshall

December 25, 2010

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.

Dennis Pierce

December 25, 2010

kenny was a very special person he will be missed. our prayers and thoughts will be with the family.

Dennis Pierce and family

PAUL MCINTOSH SR.

December 25, 2010

THE MAN WITH SO MUCH TALENT WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. HIS FRIENDSHIP WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR MEMORIES. MAY GOD BE WITH ALL DURING THIS TIME.

Ryan, Heather, & Caroline Nowell

December 24, 2010

Love and prayers!!

Kellie (Floyd) Phillips

December 24, 2010

Ms. Maureen and Family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jimmy Hornsby

December 24, 2010

Good-bye to one of a kind. A great friend.

Ted Fulford

December 24, 2010

Kenny was truly one-of-a-kind. I am sure you have so many fond memories that will give you the strength to get through a time like this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ronald Ready

December 24, 2010

My prayers are with the Nowell family, Kenny will be missed by many

December 24, 2010

Godspeed to my dear friend Kenny. May you rest in peace, and I wish comfort to your family.
Matt west

steve wilson

December 24, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jimmy Skinner

December 24, 2010

I knew and admired Kenny very much..He always loved fast cars and bikes..He was a very nice gentleman all the time. He will be greatly missed, but will always be remembered....Rest well my Friend..
Jimmy Skinner

Kay McCallister Hartsfield

December 24, 2010

Being with Kenny, Christy, and Kendra was one of my best childhood memories. Girls, my love and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family.

Donnie Driskell

December 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family

Rae Bryan

December 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love to each one of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.. Rae Bryan

Rhonda Kelly

December 24, 2010

Loss of a legend. Kenny was always fabulously entertaining to be around. My condolences to all his family and fellow friends.

Lisa Johnson

December 24, 2010

Kendra and Christy we are so sorry for your loss and we pray that God will give you comfort and strength and peace in this difficult time you are experiencing. We are praying for you and your family. Lisa & Stevan

December 24, 2010

My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry and have some very fond memories of Kenny when I lived in Dothan. May God wrap you in his arms and give you peace. In love, Glenda McClendon Lewis

Radiology Department

December 24, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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