Brandon Jerome Nowlin affectionately known as "Bam" was born on March 25, 1987 in Baltimore, Maryland to Michelle Foster and Jerome Nowlin. Brandon departed this life suddenly on December 20, 2012 and will forever be missed. Brandon received his education within Baltimore City Public School System. At an I early age, Brandon had a love for people. He never met a stranger because he would talk J to anyone of any age and could bring a smile to everyone he encountered. Brandon was a fan of both football and basketball. He was especially proud of his favorite team the Pittsburgh Steelers often saying they were the best team in the league. Brandon was a man of many talents such as cooking, playing football, basketball, bowling, and swimming. He loved to cook and enjoyed seafood of any kind. He had a special love for animals especially dogs. Brandon was gifted when it came to sports and loved a good competition. Brandon also had a talent of drawing and many knew him as an artist. Brandon had a kind and gentle heart and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. He exemplified the word 'bighearted' and loved to have a bundle of fun with family and friends. Brandon leaves to cherish his memory: his son, Elijah Nowlin; parents, Michelle Foster and Jerome Nowlin; one brother, Dayon Nowlin; two sisters, Jerodsha Nowlin and Charlita Stevenson; grandmother, Luverta Nowlin; two nephews, Kareem and Darien, and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends.