1951
James Nunn
2015
James Nunn
May 12, 1951 — May 24, 2015
James Ray Nunn, Jr., 64, longtime resident of Waco, passed away May 24, 2015 at Providence Hospital. Born May 12, 1951 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to James Ray Nunn, Sr. & Marilyn Miller Nunn, he was the first born of 4 children.
A former US Army Vietnam Veteran, Mr. Nunn was a Master Gardener and Tree Surgeon. He loved animals, nature and the great out doors, never without a pet or aquarium of tropical fish. After leaving the service he gained employment at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he worked with the Prime Apes and in the zoo nursery. He moved to Texas where he acquired his degree as a Master Gardener and Tree Surgeon. This allowed him to pursue his interest in horticulture while working for different estates and nurseries in the Ft. Worth and Waco areas. At the time of his death he was employed as the Master Gardener for Rountree Gardens in Waco. Kind hearted and compassionate he preferred a one to one approach for helping his friends and neighbors instead of joining groups and organizations. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and making people laugh. He would invite you in to eat the mornings "catch of the day" with fresh picked garden vegetables, while making your sides ache with laughter about the one that got away.
Genesis 1:21
"So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good."
His kinship with God's creatures was as strong as his love for nature and fishing. He never turned away a animal in need and his home was often a rescue shelter for many, including his beloved dog Mr. Socks who sometimes went to work with him. Cats, dogs, birds, fish all "God's creatures great and small" could be found in his care.
He is preceded in death by his father James Ray Nunn Sr. Ft. Worth TX and a younger brother David Scott Nunn, Colorado Springs, CO.
James is survived by his wife Deanna and son David Nunn of Waco, daughters Jean Feenstra & Jacqueline Reel both of Colorado Springs, CO. Four grand children David and Isabella Feenstra, Autumn & Ashlynn Reel. His mother Frances Miller of Grand Junction, CO and sisters Dawneale Galyon of Waco and Jean Herod of Burdick, KS.
After cremation his ashes will be scattered by family members following a memorial gathering at a later date. Friends may call at his home at 4600 Rolando Dr., Waco, TX 76711, Sunday, May 31 and Monday, June 1, from 10 am to 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers or gifts please honor Jim's love of animals and make a memorial donation to Fuzzy Friends a non-kill rescue center, www.fuzzyfriendsrescue.com.(simply right click on the web address and it will direct you to the website) On that webpage you will see numerous ways to help Fuzzy Friends care for the animals. Donations can also be given in person, by mail, or over the phone at 6321 Airport Road, Waco, TX 76702 phone 254-754-9444 Ext. 4.
Please don't spend money on flowers that die when you can help SAVE a fuzzy friend.
A former US Army Vietnam Veteran, Mr. Nunn was a Master Gardener and Tree Surgeon. He loved animals, nature and the great out doors, never without a pet or aquarium of tropical fish. After leaving the service he gained employment at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he worked with the Prime Apes and in the zoo nursery. He moved to Texas where he acquired his degree as a Master Gardener and Tree Surgeon. This allowed him to pursue his interest in horticulture while working for different estates and nurseries in the Ft. Worth and Waco areas. At the time of his death he was employed as the Master Gardener for Rountree Gardens in Waco. Kind hearted and compassionate he preferred a one to one approach for helping his friends and neighbors instead of joining groups and organizations. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and making people laugh. He would invite you in to eat the mornings "catch of the day" with fresh picked garden vegetables, while making your sides ache with laughter about the one that got away.
Genesis 1:21
"So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good."
His kinship with God's creatures was as strong as his love for nature and fishing. He never turned away a animal in need and his home was often a rescue shelter for many, including his beloved dog Mr. Socks who sometimes went to work with him. Cats, dogs, birds, fish all "God's creatures great and small" could be found in his care.
He is preceded in death by his father James Ray Nunn Sr. Ft. Worth TX and a younger brother David Scott Nunn, Colorado Springs, CO.
James is survived by his wife Deanna and son David Nunn of Waco, daughters Jean Feenstra & Jacqueline Reel both of Colorado Springs, CO. Four grand children David and Isabella Feenstra, Autumn & Ashlynn Reel. His mother Frances Miller of Grand Junction, CO and sisters Dawneale Galyon of Waco and Jean Herod of Burdick, KS.
After cremation his ashes will be scattered by family members following a memorial gathering at a later date. Friends may call at his home at 4600 Rolando Dr., Waco, TX 76711, Sunday, May 31 and Monday, June 1, from 10 am to 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers or gifts please honor Jim's love of animals and make a memorial donation to Fuzzy Friends a non-kill rescue center, www.fuzzyfriendsrescue.com.(simply right click on the web address and it will direct you to the website) On that webpage you will see numerous ways to help Fuzzy Friends care for the animals. Donations can also be given in person, by mail, or over the phone at 6321 Airport Road, Waco, TX 76702 phone 254-754-9444 Ext. 4.
Please don't spend money on flowers that die when you can help SAVE a fuzzy friend.
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