Wesley Gilbert Nowlin
December 26, 1926 - January 27, 2015
Wesley Gilbert Nowlin was born on December 26, 1926 in Sherandale , Kentucky to the late Aaron H. and Ellen A. Nowlin. He departed this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Wesley was the fourth of seven children and attended school in Lynchburg, Virginia. A former member of Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church (Alexandria), Wesley joined Ebenezer Baptist Church (Alexandria) in 1994 and was a faithful member of the Ebenezer Male Chorus until his health began to fail. He served in the United States Army, receiving two Bronze Service Stars, the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, the Philippine Liberation Service Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and others. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He was employed with and retired from the Fairfax County Public School System. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children; Selena Nesbitt, Estelle Johnson, Diola Pearson, Wanda Nowlin, Wesley Cheeks and LaDonna Nowlin, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother; David Nowlin(LeEtta), three sisters; Evelyn R. Terry, Maxine Tata (Ike), Iris Zelma Bennett and a host of nieces, Nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He will be missed by devoted friends, David Pearson Sr. and William Charity.
Wesley Gilbert Nowlin was born on December 26, 1926 in Sherandale , Kentucky to the late Aaron H. and Ellen A. Nowlin. He departed this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Wesley was the fourth of seven children and attended school in Lynchburg,... View Obituary & Service Information