Linell Nunley Jr.

Linell Henry Nunley Jr was born December 18, 1950, in Denver, Colorado to Alma Jean Echols and Linell Henry Nunley Sr. He acquired his education via the Denver Public School system, ultimately graduating from Manual High School in 1969. Upon graduation Linell attended University of Colorado Boulder, studying to become an Occupational Therapist.

In his early years, Linell spent a lot of his time being reared by his Grandmother Mossie Rollins, on the 29th block of High Street and was a faithful believer of God. During this time, he met his life long friends Harold Murray, Steven Hoard, Jerome Hoard, and Ricky Mallard. Throughout the years they all became avid sports fans and players, with basketball being their greatest love. Harold was a faithful and devoted friend caring for Linell even unto death.

Linell spread his love by playing and teaching basketball to his friends. Linell was affectionately nicknamed Bubbie. Bubbie loved playing cards such as Bid Whiz, Tonk and Dominoes. He also loved spending time with his family, enjoying a good meal with his sisters. Bubbie loved listening to music as loud as possible.

Linell was a hardworking man and gained employment in many professions including the City and County of Denver as a street maintenance worker. He later found the passion for painting and became a professional Journeyman Painter providing his services all around the community.

Linell met Madeline Dudley in 1968 and she became the mother of his first-born, Stacey. Upon the dissolution of the marriage he later married Andrea Ford. From that union there were three children, Niecy, Linell, and James. (Karren Clark) is the mother of his youngest daughter Kapre.

Linell is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mossie Rollins, by his parents, Alma Jean Marshall and Linell Henry Nunley Sr, brothers Myron Nunley and Michael Nunley, sister Penny J Ivory, beloved son James Q Nunley, and beloved great grandson Se'Viion J Wilkins.

Linell is survived by his daughters Stacey Rachelle Nunley-Clayborne, Lynnell Nunley-Ford and Kapre Clark. His grandchildren, Christopher (Atlanta, GA), Malcolm , Ebony, Danielle, Chanel, LaRaya, Ausharey, Jade, Jakye (all of Denver); Khaiir (Texas), Kahliem, Kahlil, Kahrial and Kaliyah and a host of great-grandchildren. His four siblings, Sandra (Sandy) Bedenbough, Ronald (Ronnie) Ivory, Karen Marshall and Donna Small; and a host of relatives and close friends.

Visitation : May 4, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace
6601 Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 996-0869

Celebration of Life : May 4, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace
6601 Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 996-0869