Timith D. Nunn

Born on November 22nd, 1943, to the late Edgar and Mamie Clemens Nunn of Fairdale, Tim attended Trap Hill High School before pridefully serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and as Military Police in Trinidad. Following his service in the military, he spent the rest of his career working in the coal mining industry in West Virginia and Colorado.

Tim was a proud Freemason of 50 years as a member of the Beckley chapter (Lodge #95), an avid big game hunter, and a skilled fisherman. But above all else, what brought him the most joy was spending time with his family. He was a loving husband to his wife of 58 years, a protective father to his three children. and a devoted ‘Papaw’ to his 8 grand-children and 5 great-grandchildren. But, to know Tim was to know that ‘family’ did not stop with who shared his blood. He taught us all that friends are just family members that we get to discover ourselves and he always made that love apparent to anyone he, or his family, called friend; all of whom share in the grief with the rest of the family.

The way Tim lived his life is a testament to his spirit and an example of how one is supposed to: Cherish where you come from. Work to get where you want to be. Recognize that every moment is an experience (and make sure to tell the stories). Invest in your relationships and ensure that everyone you love feels uniquely special. Share with others all that you’ve been blessed with. Love in the extreme. Laugh when it’s hard. And fight until the Lord tells you to rest. All that have had the pleasure to know him can attest to these guiding principles which have become his legacy.

This legacy is carried on through his survivors which include his wife, Violet Persinger Nunn of Cool Ridge, his son, Tim Nunn of Cool Ridge, his daughter, Tammy Nunn Niday (Steven) of Asheboro, NC, and daughter Tracy Nunn Johnson (Michael) of Beckley. He is also survived by his grand-children, Megan Niday of Asheboro, NC, Ty Niday (Katie) of Lexington, NC, Justin Johnson of Nashville, TN, Kerrigan Johnson of Charleston, SC, Zack Nunn of Shady Spring, Hayden Johnson of Beckley, and Josh Stuart ( Erin) of Pueblo, CO; his sisters, Jane Nunn, Nancy King, Marilyn Wade, and Gay Nunn; and his great-grandchildren, Levi Niday, and Gavin, Landon, Addison, and Adelyn Stuart.

Tim is preceded in death by his brothers, James and Mark Nunn, his sisters, Gail Nunn and Irene Cook, and his granddaughter, Brittany Nunn.

His services will be held on Thursday, September 14th at Blue Ridge Memorial Funeral Home. A visitation will take place at 1:00 pm immediately followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm. Keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated.

The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the doctors, nurses and respiratory staff at the Princeton Community Hospital ICU for their expert care and kindness.