George A. Nolley

George A. Nolley, Jr (Booman), son of the late George A. and Maggie (nee McCullough) Nolley, was born on November 29, 1933, the fifth of six children from this union.Born and raised in Baltimore, he attended the public schools. True to his family tradition he had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. He graduated from McCaskey High School in Lancaster, PA. He attended Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster. Moving on, he graduated from Columbia University in New York City. He completed his education by attending Harvard University in Boston, MA.He spent his entire professional career in medical research. As a young man he accepted Christ as his personal Savior. He united with the Mennonite faith in Lancaster. As Mennonite he was opposed to bearing arms. He served three years as a conscientious objector. He returned to Christ in 2007 when he united with New Life Inspirational Church in Baltimore City.George believed he was HIS mother’s baby; he was called “beautiful man” by his mother. After six years the family received their sixth and last child. The baby was unable to say beautiful man and so he became “Booman”. Until the end, he would respond to Booman from family and friends.Booman spent his life enjoying everyday. He loved to host dinner parties; often more than 200 in attendance. He traveled and made friends throughout the world. He took time to encourage his sister to continue her education and most importantly he led her to Christ.Booman was predeceased by four of his siblings; Elusha (Billy), Dorthea, Theodore and Wilson (Wilco) Nolley; also devoted friend, Russell Filion. He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted sister, Lillian Nolley; four nephews, David (Geri), Bryan (Lula), Wilson Jr. and Elusha Nolley; four nieces, Sherry Johnson, Vivian Smith (Larry Sr.), Patricia Eaton and Sherry Nolley; five grandnephews, Larry Smith, Derrick Nolley, Wilson Nolley, III, Travis Babb and Rasheed W. Nolley; three grandnieces, Jasmine Dixon, Shakara Alston and Sharee Nolley; three aunts, Thelma Freeman, Ellen Pace and Ophelia Nolley; and one great-grandnephew, Jaden Babb; also good friend, Lloyd; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

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George A. Nolley

November 29, 1933 - July 19, 2009