James S. Nunneley

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

Early life and education Nunneley was born on July 31, 1910, in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Nunneley received an education from Mount Clemens public schools, and in 1933 graduated from Michigan State University.

Military career Nunneley served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy in World War II.

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. On November 8, 1966, Nunneley was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 75th district, beginning his term on January 1, 1967. Nunneley's victory was considered an upset. On April 20, 1967, Nunneley passed his first bill through the state house. It sought to require identification for ice fishing shanties. According to State Representative Charles H. Varnum, Nunneley did not need to speak about his bill to the state house for it to pass, and Nunneley was given "a lot of kidding" because of this.

Personal life Nunneley, at the time of his death, was a widower who lived with his father. Nunneley had three children. Nunneley was a member of AMVETS, the Elks, and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Nunneley was Presbyterian.

Electoral history