Albert Clifford Nunnery

Albert "Al" Nunnery, 75, passed away on January 11, 2025, in Dayton, Tennessee.

Al was born on June 13, 1949, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Albert and Ovie Pennington Nunnery. He graduated from Greenbrier Military School in 1967 and briefly served in the Army before embarking on a lifelong career as a truck driver. Over more than four decades, Al worked for his family's Nunnery Truck Service as well as companies such as Sea Ray and Landstar. His dedication to his profession earned him respect among colleagues and friends alike.

In addition to his trucking career, Al found great joy and success as a sprint car driver during the 1960s and 1970s. His passion for racing left an indelible mark on those who shared his enthusiasm for the sport. He was also a member of the Masons and the Shriners.

Al is survived by his daughter, Brandi Nunnery of Cane Ridge, Tennessee; son, Albert William Nunnery (Cindy) of Cleveland, Tennessee; daughter, Jamie Nunnery of Arkansas; sister, Veronica Nunnery Travis of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina; and grandchildren, Alli Nunnery, Dawson Nunnery, Halie Nunnery, and Parker Nunnery.

Al was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sheila; his parents, Albert Coolidge Nunnery and Ovie Pennington Nunnery Weasenforth; and his sisters, Shelley Nunnery Holschuh and Jean Hicks.

The family is planning a small service this spring at Watts Bar Lake to honor Al's memory. During this gathering, they will spread both Al and Sheila's ashes near an island they frequented while living aboard their Bluewater boat in Spring City.

May Al's memory bring a smile to all who knew him and serve as a reminder of a life well-lived.