James S. Nunneley

James S. Nunneley (July 31, 1910 – April 20, 1967) was a Michigan politician.

James S. Nunneley
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 75th district
In office
January 11, 1967 – April 20, 1967
Preceded byVictor R. Steeh
Succeeded byDavid M. Serotkin
Personal details
Born(1910-07-31)July 31, 1910
Mount Clemens, Michigan
DiedApril 20, 1967(1967-04-20) (aged 56)
Political partyRepublican
Alma materMichigan State University
Military service
Allegiance United States Navy
RankLieutenant
Battles/warsWorld War II

Early life and education

Nunneley was born on July 31, 1910 in Mount Clemens, Michigan.[1] Nunneley received an education from Mount Clemens public schools, and later graduated from Michigan State University.[2]

Military career

Nunneley served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy in World War II.[2]

Career

Nunneley continued to manage his family's business in Mount Clemens when he returned from military service. Nunneley served on the Mount Clemens Board of Education.[2] On September 1, 1964, Nunneley won the Republican nomination for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 75th district, but was defeated in the general election by Victor R. Steeh on November 3, 1964.[3] On November 8, 1966, Nunneley was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 75th district from January 11, 1967 until his death on April 20, 1967.[1][4] The following state representatives acted as honorary pallbearers for Nunneley: Robert C. Stites, Allen F. Rush, Edgar A. Geerlings, William L. Jowett, Warren N. Goemaere, Harold B. Clark, John T. Kelsey, and Joseph M. Snyder.[2]

Personal life

Nunneley was the father of motherless children.[2]

Electoral history
Michigan House of Representatives 75th District Republican Primary Election, 1964[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican James S. Nunneley 3,163 79.87
Republican F. Clinton Rogge 797 20.13
Total votes 3,960 100.00
Michigan House of Representatives 75th District General Election, 1964[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Victor R. Steeh 12,693 53.45
Republican James S. Nunneley 11,056 46.55
Total votes 23,749 100.00
Michigan House of Representatives 75th District Republican Primary Election, 1966[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican James S. Nunneley 2,097 70.75
Republican David M. Serotkin 610 20.58
Republican Earl L. Kansler 257 8.67
Total votes 2,964 100.00
Michigan House of Representatives 75th District General Election, 1966[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican James S. Nunneley 10,179 55.54
Democratic Victor R. Steeh 8,148 44.46
Total votes 18,327 100.00

References
  1. "Noyle to Nzinga". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  2. Michigan House of Representatives (1967). Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Michigan. 1967 v.2 – via HathiTrust.
  3. Michigan (1965). Michigan manual. 1963-64 – via HathiTrust.
  4. Michigan (1969). Michigan manual. 1967/1968 – via HathiTrust.
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