Funeral service for Roswell William Nourse, III, aka Bill, age 62, of Flintville, TN, will be held at 1 PM on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Steven Thornton and Elder Grant Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Kelso Cemetery.
Bill was born on June 20, 1961, in Nashville, TN to Roswell William Nourse, Jr., and Patricia Brucker Nourse. He was a graduate of Father Ryan High School in Nashville, earned his bachelor’s degree from TN Tech University, and his master’s degree from University of Alabama Huntsville. Mr. Nourse was president of Monte Sano Research Corporation and was of the Catholic faith. Bill loved his family dearly and especially enjoyed spending time with them at the beach. His hobbies include hiking, fishing, golfing, landscaping, and jeep riding. Bill passed away on June 30, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Traci Sullenger Nourse; children, Roswell William (Andrea) Nourse, IV of Huntsville, Dr. Autumn (Scott) Harris of Gainsville, FL, Alexander (Jessica) Mann of Elora, TN, Tyler (Ashley) Mann of Flintville, and Matthew Nourse of Huntsville; grandchildren, Clayton Mann, Brayden Mann, Roswell Nourse, Ainsley Harris, and Everley Mann; siblings, Lynne (Jerre) Maynor of Nashville, Carrie (Ray) Pinkston of Nashville, John (Dena) Nourse of Marshall, TX, and Kim Nourse (Jeff Thomison) of Nashville; mother and father-in-law, Gilbert and Gail Sullenger; beloved Jack Russell, Daisey Mae; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, work family, and friends.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Bill Nourse.
Just totally in shock, just read our local paper, not expecting to see his name. I enjoy wirking around him, fun to be around, enjoyed sparring with him, he could take and give back with the best, fun and extremely smart, so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
I was extremely shocked to hear of Bill’s passing. I have fond memories of supporting Bill, as a contractor, while he was employed by the government. I had worked with him on numerous programs and, as others have said, found him to be a dedicated professional who contributed much to our country, as well as being quite accessible to those who supported him. He was a highly respected individual both professionally and personally. My condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Harvey Gratt
I was traveling and did not hear about Bill’s passing until now. I worked with him for several decades and counted him a friend. I mourn his death and offer best wishes and condolences to his family.
So sorry to hear of this tragic loss to the Nourse family, Billy was a extraordinary gentlemen!
Traci and family, I was shocked to learn of your loss. My prayer is that God will comfort you now and in the days to come. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Traci & Family:
I just was informed of Bill’s early death and it really shocked me. So very sorry for your loss.
Bill, was a fine man; I enjoyed working with him and had much respect for him. He will truly be missed by many in the work place. I am at a loss, really, as I have not seen Bill in over 10 yrs as I retired long ago but always remembered him – will continue to do so. “Tis but the wink of an eye, and the draw of a breath from the blossoms of health to the paleness of death” from a poem Lincoln loved by Henry Knox and sums up my feelings well. Bill now knows all the secrets of the Universe and I wish him eternal happiness.
With Deepest Sympathy, Jim English
It was an honor and privilege working with Bill. He touched many lives and will be sorely missed. Traci and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers. May our merciful Lord comfort them and ease their pain.
I worked with Bill for many years, he always encouraged me to find the positive side of a situation even when I didn’t see one, you will be greatly missed my friend!
Sorry for the loss of your dad, son, and brother.
Galen & Florence Fisher Davis
Bill was a singular character that I enjoyed working with every day. My heart weeps for Traci and his family.
I worked with Bill for many years. He was an excellent program manager, engineer, and friend! Praying God will give Bill’s family strength and peace!
The Nourse are as fine a folks as you would ever want to know. And Whilst I never had the pleasure of knowing William, His father, sisters and brother are my coworkers, Condolences Jack and Linda Propps
I worked with Bill on several Army R&D programs that he managed since the early 2000s. He was an excellent leader that resulted in program success. He will be missed. We grieve his loss and pray for God’s comfort and peace for his family. Blessings 🙏
I enjoyed working with Bill a few times as he did some work for his dad at Brookmeade Hardware. He was easy to talk with and always offered encouragement when ever we talked.
Bill and I worked together on one of the many great research and development projects he managed for the RDEC. He was a great leader and mentor to those who worked as a member of his teams. He was warm, kind and friendly. I morn his loss and will pray for the family during this time of remembrance and grief. He made great contributions to the nation and was a good friend.
I didn’t know Roswell, but he was born on the same day as MY firstborn. I also live in Fayetteville… And I will be praying for his family. Loving y’all and loving GOD 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏