Joe Flynt Nowlin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joe Flynt Nowlin “Gaddy” Joe Flynt Nowlin (“Gaddy”) passed from this life and took the hand of his Savior and his bride on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the age of 85. In his final moments, Joe was surrounded by all four (4) of his children and two of his grandsons. A lifelong resident of Laurel, MS, Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Willie Bea Nowlin; his brother Bill “Cowboy” Nowlin; and his beautiful bride of 53 years, Marie Rustin Nowlin. He is survived by three daughters and one son: Teresa Holder McCleskey (Jim), Nancy Lamar, Mollie Bea Sims (Scott), Danny Nowlin. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Sumrall of Laurel, and brother Donnie Nowlin of Laurel. Joe leaves behind six (6) grandchildren: Jason Holder (Shea), Brent Holder (Jennifer), Matthew Lamar (Ashley), Chase Sims (Corrinn), Megan Sheehan (Josh), and Laken Kimberlin (CJ). Additionally, Gaddy’s legacy lives on in his fifteen (15) great grandchildren. Born May 25, 1936, in Laurel, Gaddy Joe was a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, and beloved son and brother. Joe graduated from Calhoun High School in 1954. After serving six years in the U.S. Air Force, he worked for and retired from the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. In 1964, he married Marie (Nanny) and they built their life and legacy at 1923 W. 10th Street in Laurel. Joe was a man of many talents and interests. As one friend remarked recently, “Joe and Marie got a lot out of life.” From camping on The Gulf, golfing at Dixie Golf Club, picking on the guitar, or filling the kitchen and living room with family and friends, he got the most out of his 85 years. There were very few evenings since 1964 that Joe didn’t end the day by rocking on the front porch with his bride by his side on West 10th. The family grieves with the peace of knowing Grandaddy is finally home with his bride once again. To his family and friends, he will forever be loved and missed, but his legacy and memory lives on. A Memorial was held at Crosspointe Community Church, on Hwy 84 W, Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 3:00pm. Visitation was from 1:30pm-3pm. Chase Sims was the officiated minister. Pall bearers were Jason Holder, Brent Holder, Matthew Lamar, Justin Holifield, Josh Sheehan, CJ Kimberlin, and Dawson Holder. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.memorychapellaurel.com

Joe Flynt Nowlin

May 25, 1936 - February 24, 2022