William Gregory Nowlin

William Gregory Nowlin, 63, of Blue Ridge, Va. passed from earth to Glory on Friday morning, August 24, 2012. Greg was given victory over the debilitating, genetic disease, Myotonic Dystrophy. He is absent in the body and present with the Lord! Greg was preceded in death by his grandfather, Rev. Osborne William Nowlin; father, James Dillard Nowlin, Sr.; mother, Joyce Elizabeth Nowlin; and brother, James Dillard Nowlin, Jr. He leaves to mourn his death four sisters: Rita Deanna Nowlin of Roanoke; Rev. Brenda Joyce Nowlin of Roanoke, Rev. Patricia (Alvin) Smith of Troutville, and Debra (Calvin) Parker of Detroit, Michigan; special cousin and best friend (like a brother) with whom Greg lived, Lawrence and Burnette Jackson; one uncle, Ivan (Nancy) Nowlin; one aunt, Jean (Edward) Norwood; special cousins: Eddie Barnett and Rev. James Saunders; a host of nephews, cousins, friends, and family. The family would like to thank the V.A. Medical Center in Salem for their compassionate care of Greg as He took his peaceful journey home. A homegoing celebration will take place on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home Chapel, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, VA. Visitation will be from 1:00 to service time on Monday. Online condolences may be made at botetourtfuneralhome.com