Joseph Elisha Nowlin, 81 of Westville, went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2025 at the Graceville Health Center in Graceville, Florida.
Joseph was born on December 25, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida to Albert and Alma Nowlin. A resident of the Florida Panhandle since 1984, coming from Saint George, Georgia, he was known by his family as a hard worker and was a carpenter by trade. Joseph enjoyed fishing, briefly spending time as a commercial fisherman, and was also a gifted mechanic. He loved the Lord and was of the Baptist faith. He will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Albert and Alma Nowlin; son: Joseph E. Nowlin Jr.; brothers: Albert Nowlin and Leroy Nowlin; sisters: Margaret Vaughn and Audrey Dial.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen Nowlin; two sons: Wade Nowlin (Rene), Joe Nowlin (Karen); grandchildren: Christina Watkin (JoVaughn) and Crystle Greene ; great grandchildren :Cody Greene, Aden Greene, Harly Greene and McKenna Case; brother: Robert Nowlin (Silvia); sisters: Rachel Meadows (Bill), Sarah Vaughn (Bob); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and loved ones.
Graveside funeral service will be held 1PM Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Callaway Cemetery, 116 Bob Little Road, Callaway, Florida with Rev. Michael Presley officiating. Obert Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida directing.
