Mr. Robert Nowlin

Our beloved, Robert Doyne Nowlin (Robby), passed away on July 27th 2025 at the age of 67. Robby was born on August 10,1957 in Blytheville Arkansas. He was the son Bobby and Aleta Nowlin. He was preceded in death by his parents, his great niece Haleigh Juel Cloud, and godson, David Michael Smock. Robby grew up in Blytheville. He was a graduate of Blytheville High School. He was a member of the first graduating class of Mississippi County Community College, receiving his degree in 1978. He continued his education, earning a BFA from Arkansas State University and an MFA from the University of Arkansas. At the time of his death, Robby was pursuing a second master's degree. Robby leaves behind many bereaved family members to treasure his memory, his brother Van Nowlin (Becky ), nieces Heather Nowlin Cloud (Jason), Jennifer Boogaart (Jeff), Laura Beth Baker (Josh), and nephew Justin Nowlin (Tracy), and his adopted by love sister, Becky Wright (Mike). He also leaves behind his beloved great nieces and nephews Sydney Cloud (Jeriko), Blake Cloud (Brittany), Meredith Boogaart, Hannah Baker, Hadleigh Baker, Hannah Adlon (Steven), Rachel Bybee (Brandon), Harrison Baker, Ryker Nowlin and Rhett Nowlin, two great nieces, Bella, Alexandra, and two great nephews, Oliver and Tildon. He is also survived by his loving cousin Tina Ahlemeyer, her children Nick and Jessica, and two godsons, John Christopher and Zachary Stephen Smock. Robby was a social creature who, with his vibrant personality, made friends easily and maintained lifelong friendships, which he treasured. Some of his special forever friends mourning his loss are, David Webb, Vicki Pasmore (Peter), Ellen Boone, Sarah Louise Sears, Donna Vernon, LaDawn Fuhr, Wanda Conley, Patty Summers-Cherry, Bonnie Foster Webb and numerous other new and lifelong friends . A passionate animal lover and advocate, Robby rescued, raised and found homes for many abandoned animals. He considered his beloved pets his children and treated them as such. A member of the Blytheville Very Little Theater as a young man, Robby honed his theatrical skills, performing in numerous theatre productions at the Ritz. He appeared in Harvey, My Fair Lady, and Annie to name a few. He had the starring role in the BVLT production of Dracula, bringing a unique interpretation to the role. Robby exhibited his artwork at the Ritz Theatre, always maintaining a strong connection to his hometown. While growing up in Blytheville, Robby, an accomplished singer, enjoyed singing at Trinity Baptist, and North 10th Street Baptist Church. At Arkansas State University Robby continued acting and art performing in ASU theatre productions and art exhibitions. Due to his exuberant personality Robby was regarded with affection by professors and fellow students alike. He also acted in repertory theater throughout the US during the summers, including the Minnesota Repertory Theater, Robby's teaching career began in Marked Tree Arkansas where he taught art. He continued his teaching career in Risen Arkansas, Little Rock, St Louis Missouri, and Baltimore Maryland. In addition to teaching, Robby was an interior design consultant in Little Rock, Memphis, St Louis and New York City. He was also owner of The Pea Tree Dish Interiors in Little Rock. His curiosity and love of knowledge led Robby to continue studying all his life. Throughout the years he studied at the University of Missouri St Louis, Savannah College of Art and Design, The University of Minnesota Duluth, and Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. Robby's hobbies included spending time with his friends, traveling, thrifting and collecting antique furniture and art. His passion was collecting antique Chinese porcelain. Robby's great gift was his creativity. He was a dedicated, natural artist. Creating art to him was as necessary as breathing. Whether he was drawing, painting, or creating one of his extraordinary collages his art was intricate, personal, expressive, and unique. It will stand the test of time. Everyone who encountered Robby knew he lived his life large. He was an adventurer who followed his own path. Strangers who met him enjoyed his company and were never strangers for long. His friends loved his wit, his affectionate nature, his intelligence and generosity. Everywhere Robby went his exuberant presence filled the room and made it a better place. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial for Robby. Celebration of the Life of Robert Nowlin August 17, 2025 The Ritz 306 W Main Street Blytheville, Arkansas 72315 In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Blytheville The Ritz Civic Center Foundation. Tri-City is honored and privileged to serve the family of Robby Nowlin. Online condolences may be expressed at www.Tri-CityLLC.com

Mr. Robert Nowlin

August 10, 1957 - July 27, 2025