James A. Nunn, age 83, of Strafford, MO, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. He was born September 9, 1928, in Springfield, MO, to James Alvin and Kathryn (Minor) Nunn. He served in the United States Navy . James Worked for Frisco and Burlington Northern for over forty years. He was past Master and secretary of United Lodge # 5, past High Priest of Vincel Chapter 110, past Illustrious Master of Bert Lee Council, past Commander of St. John’s Commandery # 25, past Worthy Patron Eastern Star, past Grand Advisor of True Kindred, and a member of the Sword of Bunker Hill, James was a fifty – year member of the Gate of the Temple Lodge.
He was preceded in death by parents,James Alvin and Kathryn Nunn.
He is survived by his wife of sixty – one years, Grace O. Nunn, of Strafford, MO; one son, Merle A. Nunn, of Oklahoma City, OK; three grandchildren, Emily Drefke of Strafford, Laura Nunn of Branson, and Christopher Nunn, of Oklahoma City, OK; three great – grandchildren; two sisters, Kathryn Saunders, of Cleveland, OH and Joyce Mc Nichols of Fort Worth, TX; and a host of friends and family.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO with Chaplain Laird Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. ,with Masonic services at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Home , or the charity of the donor’s choice. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.