John Benton Nunn Jr.
1947-2023
John Benton Nunn Jr.
John Benton Nunn Jr., age 76, a resident of Rio Communities, passed away on Dec. 20, 2023. Cremation has taken place.
Interment will take place at 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
He is survived by his brothers, Mark and Craig Nunn; cousin, Michael Sackett; and many friends from the Vietnam war, who knew him as “Doc.”
John is preceded in death by his parents, John Benton Nunn Sr. and Margery Jean Sackett.
He was a member of the Order of DeMolay, VFW Post 856, Austin, Texas. John followed the path of Tibetan Buddhism.
He was a Navy medic attached to the USMC Thundering Third Unit at Cam Lo, where he treated many wounded Marines. John lived a colorful life and was a friend to many.
Please sign John’s online tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
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