Mr. Robert L. Nalin passed away peacefully on December 5, at his residence. He was 83 years old. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, December 14, 2015, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, in Thomasville, GA., with Fr. David Koetter, presiding.
A funeral Mass was conducted by Father Ray Brenner, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Jasper, on Thursday, December 10, 2015, with internment in Fairview Cemetery, Jasper, Indiana. The VFW Post #673 conducted military graveside rites.
Born in Jasper, Indiana, he was the son of the late Cletus and Mildred Nalin. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and was assigned to classified mission projects. He was a graduate of Jasper High School, and attended Oklahoma State University, and Joye’s Business School in Thomasville.
He married Maureen P. Harvey, on May 25, 1966, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Dublin, Ireland.
For over 50 years he owned and operated Thomasville Chemical Products Company, as manufacturer, distributor and later, repackager of laundry and beauty supplies. His customers knew him affectionately as the “Bleach Man.”
Bob was a family man. He loved sports, particularly baseball, softball, and basketball. He was an ace pitcher for the Knights of Columbus in Jasper, Indiana, and the Air Force, where he pitched no- hitters in the National League. He played for the Warner Brother’s team in the YMCA Men’s Softball League, in Thomasville. He was Assistant Scoutmaster for Troup 333 in Thomasville, and an avid Braves fan.
Survivors include Maureen, his wife of nearly 50 years; Son, Vincent ( Kim) Nalin, Atlanta, GA; Daughter Monica (Terry) Brady, Macon, GA; Grandchildren, Rachel Leyton, Victoria, Kellie, and Julia Nalin, Suzanna and Allyson Brady, and one Greatgrand child, Noah Leyton; Brothers, William Nalin , Evansville, Indiana; Tom ( LaDonna) Nalin, Evansville, Indiana; Sisters, Dorothy Wigand, (Anthony), Ireland, Indiana; Marge Martin, Jasper, Indiana; Janice (Tom) Niehaus, Ferdinand, Indiana; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shirley Wigand, Jasper, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, donations if wished, may be made to Hospice of Southwest Georgia, or the charity of choice. Guests may sign the online register at www.allenfh.com.¬--Allen & Allen Funeral Home.
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A funeral Mass was conducted by Father Ray Brenner, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Jasper, on Thursday, December 10, 2015, with internment in Fairview Cemetery, Jasper, Indiana. The VFW Post #673 conducted military graveside rites.
Born in Jasper, Indiana, he was the son of the late Cletus and Mildred Nalin. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and was assigned to classified mission projects. He was a graduate of Jasper High School, and attended Oklahoma State University, and Joye’s Business School in Thomasville.
He married Maureen P. Harvey, on May 25, 1966, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Dublin, Ireland.
For over 50 years he owned and operated Thomasville Chemical Products Company, as manufacturer, distributor and later, repackager of laundry and beauty supplies. His customers knew him affectionately as the “Bleach Man.”
Bob was a family man. He loved sports, particularly baseball, softball, and basketball. He was an ace pitcher for the Knights of Columbus in Jasper, Indiana, and the Air Force, where he pitched no- hitters in the National League. He played for the Warner Brother’s team in the YMCA Men’s Softball League, in Thomasville. He was Assistant Scoutmaster for Troup 333 in Thomasville, and an avid Braves fan.
Survivors include Maureen, his wife of nearly 50 years; Son, Vincent ( Kim) Nalin, Atlanta, GA; Daughter Monica (Terry) Brady, Macon, GA; Grandchildren, Rachel Leyton, Victoria, Kellie, and Julia Nalin, Suzanna and Allyson Brady, and one Greatgrand child, Noah Leyton; Brothers, William Nalin , Evansville, Indiana; Tom ( LaDonna) Nalin, Evansville, Indiana; Sisters, Dorothy Wigand, (Anthony), Ireland, Indiana; Marge Martin, Jasper, Indiana; Janice (Tom) Niehaus, Ferdinand, Indiana; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shirley Wigand, Jasper, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, donations if wished, may be made to Hospice of Southwest Georgia, or the charity of choice. Guests may sign the online register at www.allenfh.com.¬--Allen & Allen Funeral Home.
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