S.M. ( Sam) Nolan, 79, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 following a brief illness at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, La. Funeral services for S.M. Sam Nolan, 79, of West Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Charles Dupree and Rev. Calvin Cantrell will be officiating. Interment will follow at New Chapel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.Visitation will be Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.Sam was born June 11, 1934, to Steve and Ila Mae Dumas Nolan in Rocky Branch, La. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Clara Bess Sills Nolan; one daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Russ Givens of West Monroe, LA; one son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Cam Nolan of Downsville, LA; four grandchildren, Chris Givens, Sara Nolan Dickerson and husband Colby, Claire Givens, and Luke Nolan, and great-granddaughter, Chloe Mae Dickerson. He also had numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Nolan, his mother, Ila Mae Dumas Nolan, brother, Earl Taylor Nolan and his grandmother, Nina Dumas.Sam was a 1952 graduate of Farmerville High School, where he was on the yearbook staff, member of Future Farmers of America and the Baseball team. Sam proudly served his country as a trained gunnery officer in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning from the service, he met and fell in love with his future bride, Clara Bess Sills and they married in 1956. Sam retired as owner of Nolan Office Machines, Sales and Service after 32 years. Sam dearly loved his Lord and his church, New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, devoting much of his time and talents working there as he served as a deacon, on various committees, as a Sunday School teacher, and as a volunteer on maintenance and grounds for many years. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Sam enjoyed meeting people, long conversations and interesting stories, and never met a stranger. He devoted a large amount of time to making special wood keepsakes for his children and especially, his grandchildren, using his talents of wood working, design, and painting. His grandchildren treasure the toys, furniture, and projects hand-made by him, as do many people in this church and community. He donated a large amount of time making shelving, trophy cabinets, and music storage cabinets for the West Ridge Middle School Choir department for several years. He loved to work in his garden, sharing his efforts and produce with his family and church. He also loved to design and work on wood working projects, spending time at the camp on Caney Lake, and was an avid baseball fan. He loved watching his grandchildren participate in their various sports teams and was their biggest fan. His smile, laughter, and his friendly face will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Pallbearers will be Tim Martin, David Overturf, Buddy Canales, Ira Whittington, Don Coker and Johnny Hennessy.Honorary pallbearers will be Adult 3 Sunday School Class, Deacons of New Chapel Hill Church and Bobby Mann.The family requests donations be made to New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice.