Christopher D. Nunley, 47, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on February 27, 1977, in Eldorado, Illinois.
Chris was a boilermaker/operator for Zachary at Gibson Station over twenty-five years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed playing chess, listening to music, playing his guitar and singing karaoke. Chris also loved flowers and helping his mother in her garden. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Chris leaves behind his son, Levi Christopher Nunley; parents, Cindy (Wes) Yarbor, and Mike (Debbie) Nunley; sister, Amy (Rob) Russell; nephew, Brady Kidd; step brother, Cullen Cundiff; and special friend, Karin Wiggins.
Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ivan & Irma Cox, Herbert, and Gertrude Nunley Sr.; uncles, Michael Cox, Herbert Nunley Jr., and Rodney Nunley.
A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cindy Yarbor to help offset final expenses. Envelopes can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Chris’ tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Nunley family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
