William Nunley

Mr. William R. Nunley, affectionately known as "Bill," went to a higher place on Wednesday, March 21, 2007.
He was a native of Carter County. He was also an outstanding citizen of the community demonstrated by his kindness, business integrity and leadership over the years.
Mr. Nunley served in the military and pursued a career in electronics. Despite a job opportunity with NASA, he chose to remain in the beautiful Northeast Tennessee area where he loved to raise his family. He worked at North American Rayon Corp. and Montgomery Ward, before venturing into his own business. He began a small television sales and repair shop that evolved into the Nunley's Furniture Stores that have served the Tri-Cities area for over 45 years.
Bill had a zest for life not often seen. He was active in sports and had the opportunity to box professionally. Bill was a lover of football games and the Tennessee Vols. His wit and charm always brought smiles and laughter. His kind nature and generous spirit warmed the hearts of everyone around him.
Bill was the son of the late Richard and Vertie Nunley. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry Nunley, James Nunley and Jack Farmer, and one sister, Shirley Baird.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife and business partner, Jewel Nunley; his cherished children, Dr. Diana Nunley-Gorman, Tony Nunley, Delilah Nunley and Deborah Bartley; and his treasured grandchildren, Brooks Gorman, Stuart Gorman, Nicholas Gorman and Myranda Gorman. He is also survived by four sisters, Ann Trivette, Nola Trivette, Gladys Humphrey and Mary Hart.
The family will receive friends from noon until service time at 2 p.m. Friday, March 23, at the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace. Interment will follow in Beech Mountain Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Greg Williams, Greg Williams Jr., Tony Nunley, Brooks Gorman, Stuart Gorman and Nicholas Gorman. Honorary pallbearer will be Wayne Bartley.
Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com or faxed to (423) 542-9499.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the Nunley family; obituary line: (423) 543-4917, office: (423) 542-2232.