Lt. Colonel Hollis R. 'Bud' Nowlin
TEXAS CITY — Lt. Colonel Hollis R. ("Bud") Nowlin. USAF retired, passed away, April 26, 2005, at Hearthstone Assisted Living Center in Texas City.
Born in Sidney, Texas, on June 22, 1923.
Bud's parents, Edward William and Ouida Pearl GUI Nowlin preceded him in death, as well as brothers, Hoy Wayne and Harold and sister, Hazel Williams.
Bud was a fighter pilot of a North American P-51 Mustang during World War II, where in his plane was named "Hells Bells." He was a member of the 357th Fighter Group of the 8th Air Force and a Yoxford Boy stationed inEngland.
Bud received the following medals: (2) Distinguished Flying Crosses, (6) Air Medals with (6) bronze stars of oak leaf clusters; an American Campaign; the European/African/ Middle Eastern Campaign and a World War IE Victory Medal and the Presidential Citation. As a Fighter Pilot in the 357th Fighter Squadron and many tours in Europe, he was credited with five confirmed Mils, damaged and destroyed.
In 1945, after World War II, Bud was a flight instructor at the Galveston
Aviation School in Galveston, where he instructed future pilots. In 1948, Bud and Myrt moved to Clinton, Oklahoma, where he managed the local airport and air school, wherein he taught future pilots (including his wife) to fly
solo.
He was a member of the Air Force Association, Air Force Historical Society, La Marque Post 8248 Life Member, Carbide Pioneers Club, Mainland Elks Lodge 2141, Carbide Retiree Club, the Eighth Air Force Historical Foundation and the Houston Area Retired Officers Association.
He attended the University of Houston. He retired from Union
Carbide in 1985 with 36+ years of service in research and development.
Bud is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Mary Caldara Nowlin.
He is survived by his two daughters, Donna of Houston and Linda of Mission Viejo, California; grand son, Christopher Schultz of San Marcos; brother, Victor Nowlin of Salinas, California; sister, DOrothy Jean Calkins of Torrance, California; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of wonderful friends.
Bud will long be remembered as a loving husband and father, a marvelous gentleman with a kind and generous heart, a sense of humor, overwhelming dignity and unsurpassed pride. He was a caring man who touched many lives because of his integrity, strength and passion. Bud — you were the best and you will remain in our hearts forever. You will truly be missed in our lives — we love you dearly.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005, between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 30, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque with Msgr. T. Joseph Culver officiating.
Entombment will be at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Roy Nowlin, John Carlson, Donald Kotlarich, Morris Meadows and Boots Alexander.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may by made to the La Marque Aid and
Guidance, 2222 Cedar Drive, La Marque, Texas 77568.
James CROWDER Funeral Home
Apr 28 2005
Galveston Daily News
TEXAS CITY — Lt. Colonel Hollis R. ("Bud") Nowlin. USAF retired, passed away, April 26, 2005, at Hearthstone Assisted Living Center in Texas City.
Born in Sidney, Texas, on June 22, 1923.
Bud's parents, Edward William and Ouida Pearl GUI Nowlin preceded him in death, as well as brothers, Hoy Wayne and Harold and sister, Hazel Williams.
Bud was a fighter pilot of a North American P-51 Mustang during World War II, where in his plane was named "Hells Bells." He was a member of the 357th Fighter Group of the 8th Air Force and a Yoxford Boy stationed inEngland.
Bud received the following medals: (2) Distinguished Flying Crosses, (6) Air Medals with (6) bronze stars of oak leaf clusters; an American Campaign; the European/African/ Middle Eastern Campaign and a World War IE Victory Medal and the Presidential Citation. As a Fighter Pilot in the 357th Fighter Squadron and many tours in Europe, he was credited with five confirmed Mils, damaged and destroyed.
In 1945, after World War II, Bud was a flight instructor at the Galveston
Aviation School in Galveston, where he instructed future pilots. In 1948, Bud and Myrt moved to Clinton, Oklahoma, where he managed the local airport and air school, wherein he taught future pilots (including his wife) to fly
solo.
He was a member of the Air Force Association, Air Force Historical Society, La Marque Post 8248 Life Member, Carbide Pioneers Club, Mainland Elks Lodge 2141, Carbide Retiree Club, the Eighth Air Force Historical Foundation and the Houston Area Retired Officers Association.
He attended the University of Houston. He retired from Union
Carbide in 1985 with 36+ years of service in research and development.
Bud is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Mary Caldara Nowlin.
He is survived by his two daughters, Donna of Houston and Linda of Mission Viejo, California; grand son, Christopher Schultz of San Marcos; brother, Victor Nowlin of Salinas, California; sister, DOrothy Jean Calkins of Torrance, California; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of wonderful friends.
Bud will long be remembered as a loving husband and father, a marvelous gentleman with a kind and generous heart, a sense of humor, overwhelming dignity and unsurpassed pride. He was a caring man who touched many lives because of his integrity, strength and passion. Bud — you were the best and you will remain in our hearts forever. You will truly be missed in our lives — we love you dearly.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005, between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 30, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque with Msgr. T. Joseph Culver officiating.
Entombment will be at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Roy Nowlin, John Carlson, Donald Kotlarich, Morris Meadows and Boots Alexander.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may by made to the La Marque Aid and
Guidance, 2222 Cedar Drive, La Marque, Texas 77568.
James CROWDER Funeral Home
Apr 28 2005
Galveston Daily News
Lt. Colonel Hollis R. 'Bud' Nowlin
TEXAS CITY — Lt. Colonel Hollis R. ("Bud") Nowlin. USAF retired, passed away, April 26, 2005, at Hearthstone Assisted Living Center in Texas City.
Born in Sidney, Texas, on June 22, 1923.
Bud's parents, Edward William and Ouida Pearl GUI Nowlin preceded him in death, as well as brothers, Hoy Wayne and Harold and sister, Hazel Williams.
Bud was a fighter pilot of a North American P-51 Mustang during World War II, where in his plane was named "Hells Bells." He was a member of the 357th Fighter Group of the 8th Air Force and a Yoxford Boy stationed inEngland.
Bud received the following medals: (2) Distinguished Flying Crosses, (6) Air Medals with (6) bronze stars of oak leaf clusters; an American Campaign; the European/African/ Middle Eastern Campaign and a World War IE Victory Medal and the Presidential Citation. As a Fighter Pilot in the 357th Fighter Squadron and many tours in Europe, he was credited with five confirmed Mils, damaged and destroyed.
In 1945, after World War II, Bud was a flight instructor at the Galveston
Aviation School in Galveston, where he instructed future pilots. In 1948, Bud and Myrt moved to Clinton, Oklahoma, where he managed the local airport and air school, wherein he taught future pilots (including his wife) to fly
solo.
He was a member of the Air Force Association, Air Force Historical Society, La Marque Post 8248 Life Member, Carbide Pioneers Club, Mainland Elks Lodge 2141, Carbide Retiree Club, the Eighth Air Force Historical Foundation and the Houston Area Retired Officers Association.
He attended the University of Houston. He retired from Union
Carbide in 1985 with 36+ years of service in research and development.
Bud is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Mary Caldara Nowlin.
He is survived by his two daughters, Donna of Houston and Linda of Mission Viejo, California; grand son, Christopher Schultz of San Marcos; brother, Victor Nowlin of Salinas, California; sister, DOrothy Jean Calkins of Torrance, California; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of wonderful friends.
Bud will long be remembered as a loving husband and father, a marvelous gentleman with a kind and generous heart, a sense of humor, overwhelming dignity and unsurpassed pride. He was a caring man who touched many lives because of his integrity, strength and passion. Bud — you were the best and you will remain in our hearts forever. You will truly be missed in our lives — we love you dearly.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005, between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 30, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque with Msgr. T. Joseph Culver officiating.
Entombment will be at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Roy Nowlin, John Carlson, Donald Kotlarich, Morris Meadows and Boots Alexander.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may by made to the La Marque Aid and
Guidance, 2222 Cedar Drive, La Marque, Texas 77568.
James CROWDER Funeral Home
Apr 28 2005
Galveston Daily News
TEXAS CITY — Lt. Colonel Hollis R. ("Bud") Nowlin. USAF retired, passed away, April 26, 2005, at Hearthstone Assisted Living Center in Texas City.
Born in Sidney, Texas, on June 22, 1923.
Bud's parents, Edward William and Ouida Pearl GUI Nowlin preceded him in death, as well as brothers, Hoy Wayne and Harold and sister, Hazel Williams.
Bud was a fighter pilot of a North American P-51 Mustang during World War II, where in his plane was named "Hells Bells." He was a member of the 357th Fighter Group of the 8th Air Force and a Yoxford Boy stationed inEngland.
Bud received the following medals: (2) Distinguished Flying Crosses, (6) Air Medals with (6) bronze stars of oak leaf clusters; an American Campaign; the European/African/ Middle Eastern Campaign and a World War IE Victory Medal and the Presidential Citation. As a Fighter Pilot in the 357th Fighter Squadron and many tours in Europe, he was credited with five confirmed Mils, damaged and destroyed.
In 1945, after World War II, Bud was a flight instructor at the Galveston
Aviation School in Galveston, where he instructed future pilots. In 1948, Bud and Myrt moved to Clinton, Oklahoma, where he managed the local airport and air school, wherein he taught future pilots (including his wife) to fly
solo.
He was a member of the Air Force Association, Air Force Historical Society, La Marque Post 8248 Life Member, Carbide Pioneers Club, Mainland Elks Lodge 2141, Carbide Retiree Club, the Eighth Air Force Historical Foundation and the Houston Area Retired Officers Association.
He attended the University of Houston. He retired from Union
Carbide in 1985 with 36+ years of service in research and development.
Bud is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Mary Caldara Nowlin.
He is survived by his two daughters, Donna of Houston and Linda of Mission Viejo, California; grand son, Christopher Schultz of San Marcos; brother, Victor Nowlin of Salinas, California; sister, DOrothy Jean Calkins of Torrance, California; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of wonderful friends.
Bud will long be remembered as a loving husband and father, a marvelous gentleman with a kind and generous heart, a sense of humor, overwhelming dignity and unsurpassed pride. He was a caring man who touched many lives because of his integrity, strength and passion. Bud — you were the best and you will remain in our hearts forever. You will truly be missed in our lives — we love you dearly.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005, between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 30, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque with Msgr. T. Joseph Culver officiating.
Entombment will be at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Roy Nowlin, John Carlson, Donald Kotlarich, Morris Meadows and Boots Alexander.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may by made to the La Marque Aid and
Guidance, 2222 Cedar Drive, La Marque, Texas 77568.
James CROWDER Funeral Home
Apr 28 2005
Galveston Daily News
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