Gilbert Nowell

Gilbert was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on June 9,1953, to Emma Jean Ramsey and Troy Eugene Nowell. He grew up in Nanih Waiya, Mississippi, where he attended local public schools. In 1968, Gilbert and his family moved to Pearl, Mississippi, where he continued his education at Pearl McLaurin High School.

Following his graduation from Pearl McLaurin High School in 1971 , Gilbert enlisted into the U.S Navy. He served in the Vietnam War on a supercarrier, USS America. His naval service began in 1971 until his honorable discharge in 1975.

After 1975, Gilbert worked for Ingalls Shipbuilding Inc., Frito-Lay Inc. and Siemens Company. While working for Frito-Lay, he attended Phillips College, and received two associate degrees in Electronics Engineering Technology and Computer Data Processing. Gilbert retired from the Siemens Company in 2015. He was also a proud member of the Masons at the John P. Byrd Lodge 629.

Gilbert’s nature was rebellious, but a gentle soul, who would always put the needs and well-being of others ahead of his own. He cared deeply for his family and friends, and he treated everyone with respect. He was a true patriot, who would have given his heart for his country and for his Navy brothers. He exhibited a true passion for riding bikes across the country, going to the shooting range with his son, researching new technology gadgets, and enjoying a good cup of coffee with his buddies at the local Waffle House.

Along with his parents, Gilbert is preceded by his sister Linda Walski, and his brother David Nowell.

Gilbert is survived by his son Jonathan Nowell; his stepmother Glenda Hollingsworth, and his nieces Kassandra Dockter (San Antonio, Texas) and Kelly Leslie (Centennial, Colorado)

Visitation will be from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Baldwin Lee Funeral Home, in Pearl, Mississippi. The funeral service will be immediately following at 11:00 a.m.. A private burial service will follow at the Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, Mississippi. Pallbearers serving will be; Matthew Prince, Djordje Krkobabic, Jason Jennings, Lee Alford, James Davis, Greg Haskins ,and Jonathan Nowell. Chaplain Paul Cassibry will be officiating.

Due to Covid-19 concerns, social distancing will be observed, and masks will be worn inside the funeral home.