Robert Ervin Nowlin

Robert Ervin Nowlin, 85 , of Salem, Virginia, passed away to be in his ultimate comfort zone with Jesus and his wife, Martha, of 50 years on Monday, August 24, 2020, just in time to celebrate her birthday. He was predeceased by his parents, Ervin and Mae Nowlin of Blacksburg, Virginia. His surviving family includes his children, Ann (Jim) Blankenship and Debbie (Jeff) Anderson; grandchildren, Jason (Tammy) Glass, Heather (Tim) Hartman, Wendy (Austin) Warren, Jamie Welch, and Sarah Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Alyssa, Matthew, Alex, Hudson, Sierra, Carolyn, and Abigail; siblings, Betty, Kitty, Billie, Gay, Linda, Jackie, Tommy, and Bonnie; numerous nieces and nephews; and one special aunt, Ruth Sowers, of Cambria, Virginia. Special thanks is extended to the staff of the Salem VA Medical Center, HBPC, and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for the amazing care in his final days. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Virginia. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020, in the funeral homes chapel with brother-in-law, Richard Britt, officiating. Interment with military funeral honors will take place at Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions can be made to your local veterans program and/or the Salem Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Thursday, August 27th, 2020 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Funeral Service When Friday, August 28th, 2020 10:00am Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, VA 24153 Interment When Friday, August 28th, 2020 1:00pm Location Westview Cemetery Address 723 East Roanoke Street Blacksburg, Virginia 24060