Basil H. Nunley, Sr., 90, of Riceville, died peacefully at his home with family and friends by his side, Friday night,
December 6, 2013.
He was a member of the Lords Church, attending the Riceville Church of Christ, where he was an elder.
Basil was preceded in death by his parents, J.M. and Lula Monroe Nunley, a brother, Ralph J. Nunley, and
a grandson, David Monroe Nunley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy Boyd Nunley; three daughters and son-in-law, Linda Ann Swafford and Rondal Swafford, Gail and Neal Womac and Beth Nunley and Wayne McKeown; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Basil (Butch) and Susie Nunley and Greg and Sandy Nunley all of Riceville; six grandchildren, Shyam Nunley, Chad Swafford, Basil III (Burt) Nunley, Nicholas Nunley all of Riceville, Shane Nunley of Decatur, Craig Swafford and his wife Stacey of Dayton; nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends that he truly loved.
Basil was a proud Marine serving in the Pacific during WWII. Basil was very active in the community putting
God first, family and friends before himself.
He was a Scout Master to Boy Scout Troop #119, who he loved. He wanted the boys, to have good morals and character. They once hiked from Riceville up to Lake McKamey in Polk County, TN. To this day it was a trip to remember.
Basil was a charter memeber of Wood Memorial Hospital, serving 39 years as a board member. He was a
co-founder of the Riceville Utility District, charter member of the Riceville Ruritan Club, president of the Mouse Creek Water Shed at Riceville and was the first male president to be elected at the Riceville Elementary School.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Riceville Cemetery Fund, c/o South East Bank, P.O. Box 1806, Athens, TN 37371-1806.
A funeral service will be conducted, 7:00 pm, Monday, December 9, 2013 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Minister Donnie Cable officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 am, Tuesday in Riceville Cemetery for the committal service with military honors at the graveside provided by the U.S. Marine Corp.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:30-6:30 pm, Monday prior to the service.
Members of his Boy Scout Troop #119 will serve as pallbearers.
This marine has fought his last battle and won.

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