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Birth: October 29, 1943

Death: October 10, 2026

Roy C. Nunn OBITUARY

Roy C. Nunn OBITUARY

Deacon Roy Calvin Nunn was born October 29, 1943 to Hermon Nunn Sr. and Lola Nunn. Roy married the love of his life, Lorraine Thomas Nunn. Their union was blessed with two children, Felicia and Darryl. Roy was an ordained deacon at New Bethel Fellowship, Gary, IN and his most famous comment was: “I’m Blessed & Thankful”. He also provided Bible distribution for Gideons International. He graduated from Tolleston High School in May 1962. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 yrs. He was part owner of Steel City Ford, Gary, IN. and finally Regional Vice President with Primerica Financial Services. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lorraine; his parents, Hermon and Lola; his brothers, Hermon Jr. (Lucille), Wayne (Eunice), and Lionel; his sisters, Opal (Jesse) and Grace; and Godson James (Jig) Johnson. On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Roy Calvin Nunn laid down his earthly burdens. Roy leaves to cherish his precious memories his loving children, Felicia and Darryl (Cathy); grandchildren: Angelica (Hezekiah), and Darryl II (Nadine), Candice and Bridgett, 14 great grandchildren: Dezi, Londyn, Hezekiah M, Michael, Elijah, Ezra, Nariyah, Enocsha, AsaSaunee, Giovonni, Michael, Mayki, Marcell, Gabriel & 4 great great-grandchildren: Nasamire, Nosiah, Amiri, Ja’ Miyah. He is also survived by his brother, Billy, and sister, Valla Johnson; sisters-in-love, Aurelia (Rufus) Brown and Yvonne Dean; brother-in-love, Clifford Wilford Jr.; special nephews Jerry Bailey & David Johnson Sr.; special cousins: Debra J. and Kenneth (Bamm); Sheila and Leroy Hatton; special daughters, Donna Black and Jeannie Calhoun; and special friends, Clarence Underwood Jr. (Skip), Darryl Donaville and Elizabeth Sedo. He will also be lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of close family members and dear friends whose lives were touched by his presence.

Visitation Thursday October 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. with funeral service at 11:00 a.m. All services at New Bethel Fellowship Church of God in Christ 110 West 43rd Avenue Gary, Indiana 46408. Bishop Kevin Warren officiating. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park.(https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/indiana/gary)

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