Daniel Nunley

Daniel Matthew Nunley (affectionately known as Danny and uncle Nu-Nu) was born on March 11, 1965 to Richard and Odessa Nunley in Chicago, Illinois.

Daniel accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized by the Reverend T. Hardaway and became a member of the West 95th St. Oakdale Missionary Baptist Church.  He graduated from Simeon Vocational High School and afterwards enlisted in the United States Army where he received an honorable discharge.

Daniel married Paula Boatman on September 13, 1986 and to this union 3 children were born; Daniel Jr. (Nichole), Kankakee, IL, Danielle, Kankakee, IL and Devin, Bronx, New York.

He was a hard worker.  Danny was known to many as a mechanic, plumber, electrician, landscaper, painter etc. You could call him a “Jack of all Trades.” You could call on him and he would come, no matter what. Often-times he worked for free.  There was nothing he couldn’t do and if he couldn’t do it, you’d never know.  Danny loved life.  He respected and loved his family.  He was a true Chicagoan.  He loved the Bulls, Bears, Cubs and even the White Sox.  He was a loyal friend, a loving father and a wonderful brother.

Daniel was called home on Thursday, June 13th at the Franciscan Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois.  He was preceded in death by father, Richard Nunley;  mother, Odessa Nunley and brother, James Crawford.

Daniel leaves to cherish his memory: former wife and friend, Paula;2 sons: Daniel Jr. and Devin; 1 daughter, Danielle; brother, Richard Nunley Jr.; Sisters: Connie Hughes, Felecia Nunley, Judy Miller (Leroy), Vivian Nunley; sister -in-law, Luetisha Crawford; aunt, Jean (Granville) Angel, Rock Island, IL, Charles Muscovalley, Rock Island, IL, James B. Earley, Vallejo, CA., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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