He was preceded in death by his parents, Moses W. Nunnally, Sr. and Rosa Lee Hudgins Nunnally; a brother, Moses W. Nunnally, Jr.; and a sister, Mary N. Brooks. Mr. Nunnally is survived by his wife of 73 years, Eleanor Gillie Nunnally; a son, J. C. Nunnally (Brenda); a daughter, Debbie N. Boatwright; grandchildren, Heather Buffkin (Tim), James W. Nunnally, II (Amber), Johnny Boatwright, and Greg Owens (Laurie); great-grandchildren, McKenna, Tanner, Kate, Jack, Ellie, Timothy, Lexi and Reilly.
Jimmy was a member of the Henrico County Board of Zoning Appeals for 40 consecutive years, serving as Vice Chairman and Chairman on several occasions. He was a member of New Bridge Baptist Church for 72 years, serving on many committees and was Chairman of the Deacons several times. He was a member of Babcock Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rites Body of Richmond. Jimmy was a World War II veteran and served in the Pacific with the U. S. Navy and participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima.
The family wishes to thank the staff of The Towers for the excellent and compassionate care given to Mr. Nunnally.
The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. A graveside service will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Bridge Baptist Church, 5701 Elko Rd., Sandston, Va. 23150.
