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1971
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2018
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Jeremy Nunley Obituary
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Emmett and Ruby Carrick; paternal grandparents, L. B. and Iva Lee Nunley; and father-in-law, Russell Watson.
Survivors include his wife, Marti Watson Nunley of Tuscaloosa; daughters, Karsyn Mackenzie Nunley and Raegan Blake Nunley; parents, Jody and Edith Nunley of Winchester, Tenn.; sister, Mona Beth Montoya (Mark) of Winchester, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Bert Watson (Terri) of Chester, Va.; sister-in-law, Jill Hamilton (Tom) of Greensboro, N. C.; and in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. John Wayne Bishop of Chester, Va.
Jeremy was born September 19, 1971, in Tullahoma, Tenn., and loved hunting, fishing and outdoor sports. He attended Franklin County High School in Winchester, Tenn., where he was voted Mr. Rebel, excelled in sports and academics, and was inducted into the Franklin County Football Hall of Fame.
Jeremy was highly recruited by many SEC schools, but his heart landed in Tuscaloosa. While a student-athlete at the University of Alabama, he met the love of his life -- a cute, little championship gymnast, Marti Watson. Marti and Jeremy were married in May 1995 and began their life and family together.
Jeremy was invited to play in the 1994 Senior Bowl and was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the second round. He played in the NFL for three years and later returned to Tuscaloosa where he and his family have resided since 2001.
Both of Jeremy's daughters followed in their parents' footsteps and love of the Crimson Tide and are currently attending UA.
Honorary pallbearers are Craig Harris, Spencer Burchfield, Donald Kibby, Josh Brown, Mark Montoye, Bragg Rockwell, Alabama football teammates and Coppertop Happy Hour gang.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to The Kevin Turner Foundation, The Jimmie Hale Mission or The Jeremy Nunley Family Fund Bank at Bank of Tuscaloosa/Synovus – Attention: Kristi Kamplain.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jeremy Nunley
February 12, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. Renaye Campbell Smith, Nashville, TN (Monteagle,TN)
Janet M. Rampy
February 10, 2018
Was sad to hear of Jeremy's passing. RIP Jeremy . Class of 89 will never be the same without you. You will be missed . My heart goes out to his family. Janet M. Rampy ( Winchester,TN)
Jesse simmons
February 10, 2018
My heart is heavy with Jeremy passing. He was a leader and a friend. When I was down he lifted me up. Thanks, Brother you will be remembered. My prays goes out to his family
You will be missed my friend Thank you for enlightening my life. =O
Richie Tharpe
February 9, 2018
Thank You for enlightening my life with your kindness and friendship.
Shelia Patton-Leath
February 9, 2018
So very sorry.My prayers are with the family.You have precious memories to help heal the pain.
Amos Jones
February 8, 2018
Was sad to hear about the passing of Jeremy. As a former coach of Jeremy's at Alabama he was one of the all time GREATS. He was one of the most unselfish players Ive ever had the pleasure of coaching.. Our prayers are with his entire family.
Amos and Stacey Jones
Tara Benford-Hughes
February 8, 2018
My heart is broken for Marti and the girls. His quick wit and funny stories will certainly be missed. My family is praying for yours at this sad time.
February 8, 2018
Edith & Jody,
Our family is so very sad to hear of losing Jeremy. Knowing him as a kid growing up in Winchester, Tennessee we have many good memories of pee-wee football and baseball games with Jeremy & Gil playing ball together and Jody & Lynn coaching them. Good, happy, precious times. As parents you and Jody gave him the kind of all-American childhood everybody wants to give our children. He was a fine young man. We loved watching his success in sports and in life. Jenny remembers how considerate he was to her when they were at Alabama when they saw each other on campus. Always the big hearted, fun Jeremy. He was a bright spot in a lot of lives. Our love to you and to his wife and daughters.
Billie Gay Smith, Gil Smith & Jenny Jones
Ray And Jean Melton
February 8, 2018
So sorry to hear about the passing of Jeremy.
Paul McCullough
February 8, 2018
During his brief life, he brought joy, fun, and excitement to the lives of so many people...Thanks for the memories
Rob & Janet Simon
February 8, 2018
So very sorry. We can't really believe it. Our thoughts, our love, and our prayers are with you. We are here if you need us.
Samuel Garner
February 7, 2018
my sympathies
Ina Elliott
February 6, 2018
Edith, so very sorry for your loss. Can't imagine what you are going through, just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Ina
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