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Robert Nunley Obituary

A Musical Celebration of Life for Robert ""Bob"" E. Nunley, 85, McLouth, KS will be held at Maceli's Banquet Hall on Easter Sunday afternoon, April 16, 2017 from 3 pm to 5 pm. More information will be available on warrenmcelwain.com and the Memorial website as the time nears.

Mr. Nunley was born March 10, 1931 in Red Jacket, West Virginia, the son of Corbet Lee and Luella (Hagy) Nunley.

He enjoyed ballads, playing the classical and folk guitar, folk singing, horses, traveling, and teaching.

Bob graduated from Logan High School in Logan, West Virginia in 1948. He attended Marshal University in Huntington, West Virginia where he received his B.S. in Marketing with minors in Spanish and Economics and Latin American area studies in 1952. He also received his M.S. in Geography with a minor in Political Science. In 1958 he received his Ph.D. in Geography with a minor in Economics from the University of Michigan.

He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Association of American Geographers, National Council for Geographic Education, Population Association of America, Regional Science Association, Midwest Council of the Association for Latin American Studies, Latin American Studies Association, Interamerican Planning Society, American Association of University Professors, International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM), Center for Environmental Energy Medicine Studies (CEEMS), and I-Med group of Ken Wilber's Integral Institute.

Bob was a Professor Emeritus, Department of Geography, University of Kansas and Professor and Dean Emeritus of Faculty, Holos University Graduate Seminary, Dean Emeritus, Energy Medicine College, Greenwich University.

Bob is survived by his wife, Ann Pierce Nunley; four grown children and their spouses and partners, John and Monica, Bert and Elane, Lou and Jim, Pierce and Amie; six grandchildren, Lindy, Sean, Rob, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Jasmine; and two great grandchildren: Kaila and Kaelin.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Holos University Graduate Seminary please refer to the memorial website: http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/BobNunley/Homepage.aspx.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2016.

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Sarah Dever

September 3, 2020

I feel very fortunate to have been blessed with such, loving, spiritual souls for Grandparents,(Bob and Ann Nunley) I have SO many wonderful memories at the farm...horses..musical instruments...massage therapy..koi pond..(inside the music room!) ..gardening..windchimes...& so much more...How great to have been SO lucky to have them both. The only thing I regret is not spending more time there as an adult. You will be missed by MANY, Grandpa Bob!!

Susie Asbury Carlow

January 18, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Nunley famiy The last time I saw Bob was when he came to pay his respects to my grandmother(his sister) who had past. I always loved to listen to him talk about life. What a wonderful man. Thoughts and prayers to you.

January 7, 2017

My visual/auditory memory of Bob consists of his moving through the crowds at ISSSEEM conferences playing guitar and singing, "We'll start in just 5 minutes......we'll start in just 5 minutes....we'll start in just 5 minutes, so please move along." Also, he greeted me in front of the Millenium Hotel in earlier days of ISSSEEM to tell me that he had injured his shoulder in a fall and had healed it through meditation. Judith Day

Anne Salisbury & Greg Meyerhoff

January 6, 2017

Ann, we love you and Bob very much. Thank you for all that you have both done in this life. And know that Bob is having a fine time in the Afterlife. I saw him bouncing on giant balls when he first arrived - just like him. He said the air was clear, which was nice, but that he missed you. We hope you are taking good care of yourself now. We are here for you. Big hugs and love, Anne and Greg

January 4, 2017

Ann, Who can argue that you and Bob live lives that reveal the potential of humanity. And you do it so effectively, one at a time. Bob has touched many lives. I was graced to know him. He'll be missed. Love to you,

Christine Bender

Julie Vernon

January 3, 2017

My heart goes out to you, Ann, and to your family. Bob was a truly wonderful, caring man. He will be missed by so many folks.

Leslie Reynard

January 2, 2017

Blessings and gratitude to this dear man and condolences to his family and all who love him.

George Frazier

January 1, 2017

Bob was one of the greatest people I've met.

I love Bob Nunley!

Ginger Bowler

December 30, 2016

I love this man sooooo much....I had some of my favorites moments going through the graduate program at Holos and having some private talks with Bob. Thinking of him will always make me smile....what a wonderful man. I will miss the thought of him but know that he is simply on the other side of the veil watching and helping us (as soon as he's had some time on that side to rest and play a little!) Much love to Ann and Family, Ginger Bowler

Chase Carey

December 30, 2016

Love and light to you Bob and Ann. You are wonderful teachers and we are so graced for your presence.

December 30, 2016

Bob Nunley was a great inspiration to me when I started work at the University of Kansas in the Geography Department. I have fond memories of him. Barbara J. Walker

Bill Johnson

December 28, 2016

Bob N,, the one in the Geography Department who always thought outside of the box. A big help in my early years as a faculty member.

Peter Norris

December 28, 2016

BoB was a shining light in our physical world. I have no doubt that his light is shining even brighter now. A great influence on many. I will miss him.

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