Jimmy Ray Nowell

Jimmy Ray Nowell, 76, of Clifton passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Lutheran Sunset Ministries. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Clifton Funeral Home with Rev. Harrell Braddock Jr. officiating.

Jimmy was born June 10, 1941 in Corsicana to Burl Nowell Sr. and Lona (Lewis) Nowell. He grew up and attended schools in Wichita Falls. On July 25, 1959, he married Nancy Ann Weese. The couple moved to Globe, Arizona, where their children were born. He became owner/operator of Gila Auto Parts in Globe. In 1973, the family moved back to Wichita Falls where he became the owner/operator of Imported Auto Parts and later retired from O’Rielly Auto Parts. In December of 2010, they moved to Clifton. He enjoyed racing stock cars, gardening, fishing and all things automobiles. For several years he served on the State Board of Master Gardeners. He was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his parents; son, James Howard “Chip” Nowell; 9 brothers and 2 sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Nowell of Clifton; daughter, Tammy Nowell Wallace and husband, Curt of Valley Mills; grandchildren, Tyler Wallace of Waco, Krystin Wallace Honea and husband, Joshua of Speegleville; multiple nieces, nephews and many friends.

The family wishes to express their profound gratitude to Providence Hospice (Whitney) and Lutheran Sunset Ministries for their unfailing care, compassion and support.

Memorials may be made to Grace Memorial Baptist Church at 107 S. AVE N, Clifton, TX 76634 or to the North Central Texas Alzheimer’s Association at 2630 West Freeway Suite 100, Ft. Worth, TX 76102.

Condolences may be made at www.cliftonfh.com.