John B. Nowell ’58

John died Dec. 1, 2022, in Abingdon, Va.

He came to Princeton from Woodberry Forest School, where he participated in football, basketball, and baseball. At Princeton, he was on the freshman football team and a member of the rugby team. He belonged to Cottage Club and majored in economics and sociology.

A veteran of the Army, John worked for many years in construction. After retirement, John and his wife, Dorothy, moved to Abingdon, Va., for their love of the mountains. John was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a friend to all and will be dearly missed. His greatest achievement in life was his family.

John is survived by daughters Nancy Nowell, Carol Hemphill and her husband Alan, and Linda Tuttle and her husband Paul; sons Mac and his wife Kim, John and his wife Jo Brooke, and Bob Ring; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The class extends its deepest sympathy to them all.