In
Loving Memory of Samuel Errett Nunn, Funeral Services for will be
held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Annunciation of the Lord Catholic
Church. Visitation will begin at 2 PM and mass will follow at 3 PM.
Burial will follow at Herring Cemetery. Peck Funeral Home directing.
Samuel Errett Nunn, born January 4,
1935, a man of deep faith, service, and family, passed away
peacefully at home surrounded -by his family on April 8, 2026. Born in
Akron, Ohio, to Henry G. and Maude Fitzgerald Nunn, -Sam moved to
Hartselle, AL, where he was reared by his grandparents, Erin and Errett
Fitzgerald.
Sam was a proud graduate, of the
Morgan County High School Class of 1953, having previously attended
Burleson Grade School. His commitment to his country led him to join the
Air Force in 1954, where he served with distinction for two decades,
eventually retiring as a Master Sergeant (MSGT) in 1974.
Following his military service, Sam
began a long career with Chrysler Corporation, working from 1974 until
his retirement in 1992. Even in retirement, his entrepreneurial spirit
shone through as the Owner of Willie Burgers, a local favorite.
Sam's legacy is physically etched into
the landscape of Hartselle, where he was instrumental in building Holy
Family Catholic Church, a testament to his enduring faith and devotion
to his community.
Sam's greatest pride was his large and
loving family. He is survived by: His wife: Phyllis Nunn, his four
children: Kenneth (Tammy) Nunn; Debra Nunn (Butch) Hannan, Celeste Nunn
(Brad) Smith, and Annette Nunn (Alan) Mitchell. His eight grandchildren:
Kristen Smith (Greg) Danforth, Torey Nunn, Hunter (Ali) Smith, Trevor
Hannan, Alex Smith, Dylan Hannan, Aingealina Nunn, and Noah Hannan. His
six great-grandchildren: Nathan Langley, Ross Smith, Naomi Hawkins,
Silas Smith, Stephen Smith, and Gabriella Potter. His
great-great-grandchild: Lucas Danforth.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, sisters, Ruth Gay and Laverne Stacks, and his granddaughter,
Anita Nunn.
Pallbearers will be Alan Mitchell,
Brad Smith, Butch Hannan, Trevor Hannan, Hunter Smith, and Kenny Nunn.
Silvio Bohusvenicy, Dylan Hannan, Noah
Hannan, Ross Smith, Nathan Langley, and Greg Danforth will serve as
Honorary Pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, family requests
please make memorial donations to Hospice of North Alabama.
Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL 35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)
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