Robert Manuel Nowalk
May 29, 1930 ~ January 27, 2021
ROCKY MOUNT - Robert Manuel Nowalk, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Born in Lackawanna County, PA on May 29, 1930, he was the son of the late Frank Nowalk and Julia M. Nowalk. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Donald Nowalk, Janet Nowalk, Willard Nowalk, Franklin Nowalk, Andrew Nowalk, and Carl Nowalk.
Robert was a Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Robert is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audrey C. Nowalk of Rocky Mount; his son, Ronald Nowalk of Johnson City, TN; his daughter, Kathryn Blackmon (David) of Rocky Mount; his grandchildren, Brian Blackmon (Elizabeth) and Justin Blackmon; his great-grandchildren, Benjamin Blackmon and Luke Blackmon; his siblings, Richard Nowalk, Jack Nowalk, Russell Nowalk (Mary Ann), George Nowalk, Joe Nowalk (Carmela), Kathy Miller (William), and Eddie Nowalk (Barbara); and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give special thanks to the other caregivers in Robert's life that cared for him so deeply; JJ, Crystal, Sandy, and Jessica.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert's memory to Community Home Care & Hospice, 2479 Hurt Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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RIP Uncle Bob! Your silly goofiness will sorely be missed. Love you and fly high with the angels.
Thanks for always being there for me when I was growing up. I will always remember all that you have done and the love and support you gave me. I have many memories to look back on. I will miss you greatly. Have fun in heaven with all our family. Give them a big hug for me. I will love you always and miss you. Bill sends his love too.
Lifting each of you up to our Father. May His peace comfort and love sustain each of you.
Dear Audrey, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the death of Bob. May cherished memories help to bring comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We enjoyed seeing him at Nowalk reunions. He was always friendly and jovial. God bless you. Love, Jenny and Bob