Jerry Lee Nowell, Sr.

Jerry Lee Nowell Sr., was born February 23rd 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee to Eugene and Florence Nowell. Jerry joined the Navy at an early age. He proudly served for 23 years, retiring as a veteran of The Vietnam War as a Senior Chief. After retiring from the Navy, he was employed with QED Systems for 20 years as a Proposal Writer. While employed he earned his Associates Degree at Tidewater Community College. After retirement, Jerry was able to pursue his passion for golf full time and share it with his son and grandson. He always looked forward to the next family gathering, giving him an opportunity to indulge loved ones. He will be remembered for his generosity, kind and compassionate heart, sense of humor, and love for his grandchildren. Jerry is preceded in death by his father Eugene, mother Florence, brother Robert, and sister Doris. Jerry leaves to cherish his memories: son Jerry Lee Nowell Jr and his daughter Kelly Parker, grandsons, Hunter and Skip, granddaughter Elsa, and brother James. The viewing will be held on February 27th, 2020 from 6:00 PM - 8:00PM at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, located at 601 N Witchduck Rd, Virginia Beach VA 23462. The funeral service will be held on February 28th, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home with interment at the Princess Anne Memorial Park Cemetery at 12:30 PM.