Walter G. Nunn, who served in ministry at several churches across the state, died July 13. He was 86.
Nunn earned an undergraduate degree from Mercer University in Macon, Ga., a master’s degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., a doctorate from Auburn University and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 1972 by Samford University in Birmingham.
He served as pastor of Lakewood Baptist Church, Huntsville; First Baptist Church, Jasper; Gardendale First Baptist Church; University Baptist Church, Huntsville; First Baptist Church, Haleyville; Hokes Bluff Baptist Church and interim pastor for First Baptist Church, Athens.
Nunn served as president of the Alabama Baptist State Convention from 1971 to 1972, as chairman of the board of the Alabama Baptist Retirement Centers and as vice chairman of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. He also was a member of Samford’s board of trustees.
Among other accolades, Nunn also wrote book reviews for The Alabama Baptist for almost 50 years.
Nunn was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Elizabeth. He is survived by four children and three grandchildren.
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