Andy "Gene" Nowell Obituary (1928

Andy "Gene" Nowell age 90 of Bloomington IL passed away 12:03 PM on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL. His funeral service will be 12 Noon Monday, May 20, 2019 at Beck Memorial Home 209 E. Grove St., Bloomington IL . Rev. Spencer McPheron will be officiating. Entombment Park Hill Mausoleum, Bloomington IL. Visitation will be 10:00 AM-12 Noon Monday, at Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington IL. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Gene was born June 2, 1928 in Portageville, Missouri the son of Isaac C. and Estes " Granny" Beaton Nowell. He married Betty J. Fike Little on September 26, 1971 in Bloomington, IL. She passed away on February 2, 2017. Surviving are his 7 children, Imogene Chase, Bloomington, IL, LaDonna (David) Nevius, McLean, IL, Peggy (Wayman) Blazier, Linn Valley, Kansas, Willis Nowell, McLean, IL, Archie (Gayle) Nowell, Normal IL, Diane (Jon) Kessinger-White, Bloomington, IL, Daphne Ball, Mesa, Arizona, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, 1 brother, Robert "Dorb" (Marie) Nowell, Portageville, MO and 1 sister, Cecilia Angel, Mclean, IL. Gene is proceeded in death by his parents, 1 daughter, Oma Nowell, 2 brothers Thomas and Willis and two deceased grandchildren. Gene had been member of the Laborers Union Local #362 since 1973. He worked as a laborer for 17 years. Gene enjoyed hunting and fishing. Gene was a member of the True Hope Four Square Church. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He will be missed by all who knew him. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.beckmemorial.com