James Edward Nolen

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the Christ Way Church at 4:00 pm with Rev. Doug Huff officiating. Family visitation will be from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

James was born in Memphis, TN. to the late Henry Frank and Ona Certin Nolen. He is a veteran of the US Navy. He retired as a Florida Highway Patrolman after many years of service. He was a huge NASCAR fan. One of his favorite memories was being on security detail for the Firecracker 400, with Richard Petty. He then worked as a truck driver for over twelve years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Louise Scoggins Nolen and brother, Ralph Nolen. James is survived by his children, Jena Kirkman and husband Jonathan, Wendy Rivers and husband, Charles of Statesville, NC and Kenneth Nolen of Mercersburg, PA; grandchildren, Joshua Kirkman and Justin Kirkman, Crystal Ledbetter, Frank Ledbetter, Douglas Nolen, Bridgitte Rivers, Nicholas Rivers and Jeremy Rivers; great grandchildren, Jaxon and Kali Kirkman, Jerimya, Destiny and Ally Ledbetter, Nikki and Katie Preston, Ian – Jake and Haley Rivers, Michelle and Noah Rivers; and great great grandson, William Robert Hughes.

Memorials should be made to the Christ Way Church, 4401 Sumner School Road Greensboro, NC 27406 in memory of James.

Online condolences may be sent to www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.