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James Aka Jim Nowlin Jr.
1955 - 2019
James Aka Jim Nowlin Jr.
1955 - 2019
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BORN
1955
DIED
2019
James Nowlin Obituary
1955-2019
James "Jim" W. Nowlin Jr., a longtime resident of Houston, TX passed away at the age of 63 on January 8, 2019 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Jim is survived by his sister Suzanne Coleman, his nephews Chris, Chad, and Clint Coleman and Tommy Nowlin. He is preceeded in death by his brother Thomas Nowlin, Brother in law Henry Paul Coleman Jr. and his parents James and Molena Nowlin.
Jim was born in Houston, TX on February 5, 1955 to a loving family. As a Tugboat Engineer, Jim traveled extensively and made many lifelong friends along the way. Jim had many interests and was a 'Jack of all Trades'. Jim had a passion for cooking like no other and spent countless hours in the kitchen. He took a great interest in fine jewelry and learned the trade as if it was his own, often doing more for others than for himself. Jim also loved to listen to live music and connected with his many friends as well as traveled as often as he could. Jim adored and doted on family including his many grandchildren he loved as his own. He will be remembered for his courage, friendship, love of food and his sense of humor. Jim was passionate about connecting with people whether it was on the phone or in person he always enjoyed the company of his friends and family.
Memorial Service
Friday, January 18th, 2019
10:00am
Second Baptist Church
6400 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77057
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in James Nowlin's name to the Second Baptist Church Missions Ministry.
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Tom and Janie Dunaway
January 6, 2025
Jim, we so miss your calls! You were an AWESOME friend!! Know you are seeing all your family and friends in Heaven!! Miss you Jim!!
Sharon Hoyt
January 6, 2024
Think of you often my friend.
Sharon Hoyt
January 12, 2021
Missing you my friend.
I do know you are still smiling, enjoying some laughs and enjoying heavenly music.
Chad
February 5, 2020
Happy Birthday Uncle Bub. I miss you so much right now. I love you Bub.
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Chad
February 5, 2020
Happy Birthday Uncle Bub. I miss you so much right now.
Jan Dunn
February 5, 2020
Today I wish you a Happy Heavenly Birthday my love. I miss you so much. Life is definitely not the same without you.
Sharon Hoyt
January 6, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sharon Hoyt
January 27, 2019
Thanks for much love and fun times my friend. Rest in peace til we meet again. Much love to Suzanne and family.
Jan Gosnell (Dunn)
January 21, 2019
James I will miss you dearly my love. Always and forever, Jan Gosnell Dunn
Greg Nolte
January 18, 2019
Such a great man and friend to all. Truly honored to have known him. God Bless
Jim Hughes
January 18, 2019
I could always count on running into Jim at a music venue somewhere. He added to the evening always with his conversation. Our next encounter at the New Mosa Asian Bistro will have to wait. May he RIP.
Tom and Janie Dunaway
January 14, 2019
Jim was a very dear friend! Will miss his phone calls. R.I.P. ole friend. Prayers for Suzanne and the boys.
Jerry Duthu
January 13, 2019
The sun shines a litter brighter in heaven now
Debi Williams Stamm
January 11, 2019
James, you never met a stranger and you never forgot a friend. You will be missed by so many. You ran a good race my friend. Debi Williams Stamm
Sarah Keith
January 11, 2019
Rest in peace, dear one. Thanks for all the life and love you shared with us. You take part of my heart with you to heaven. I will miss you until we meet again. Sincere sympathy to Suzanne and sons. xoxo
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