Dell Rexford Nunn, 93, of Griffithsville, WV passed away at Celebration Villa Assisted Living in Teays Valley. He was born and raised in Sod, WV. Ironically, as his loving wife passed on his birthday, May 19, he passed on her birthday, December 13.
He is pre-deceased by his wife Maxine McCallister Nunn, parents Stone and May (Tackett) Nunn, in-laws Guy and Inis McCallister, brothers: Tom, Lindsey, Don, Billy Joe, Orville, and James who died at a young age; sisters: Doris Jean Maynard, Nellie Mannon, Nina Turley, Grace Nunn, and infant Zena.
Surviving: daughter Rita (Chris) Passero. Sons: Greg (Diane) Nunn and Roger (Jennifer) Nunn. Grandchildren: Andrew (Rainha) Nunn, Marita Passero, Jonathan and Mitchell Nunn.
He was a Baptist and a member of the former Amy Baptist Church in Yawkey. He was a roofer and proud member of the United Union of Roofers Local 185. Also, he was a marine, a member of Knights of Pythias, and a die-hard Mountaineer fan. Most importantly, he was a great dad and popaw but will be most remembered as a hardworking, good man.
He will be laid to rest at Orchard Hills in Yawkey. Funeral services will take place at 1 pm, Monday, December 16, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek WV. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Pastor Clyde Gwin will officiate.
The family would like to thank all the employees at Celebration Villa Assisted Living for loving dad and taking such wonderful care of him. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you make a donation to a church or your favorite charity.