Mr. John W. Nalley, Jr., born on June 20, 1941, departed his earthly home for his heavenly home on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
John was an avid baseball and basketball player, a singer in Louisiana College choral group, and served four years in the United States Navy. He was a Christian and prayer warrior, and a church worker and minister. He was Daddy to five children, a sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, a construction worker and pipefitter. He was the author of Puma’s Lair. John was the best protector, friend, and husband to his beloved D.K. He was Jay and Uncle Jay to his family in Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wallace Nalley, Sr. and Pearl Maybell Deville Nalley; brother, Doug Lane; and sisters, Edith Salter, Audrey Chafin, Margie “Pete” Estes, and Carol Stafford.
John is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Derinda Ford Nalley; five children, Andrea Hill (Kevin), Pam Walker (Ray), Doug Nalley, John W. Nalley, III (Erica), and Ashley Isbell (Aaron); four grandchildren, Hanna, Cooper, Bella, and Jay; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 4, from 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. at Poplar Creek Baptist Church, Leighton. The funeral service will immediately follow at the church with Phillip Potter officiating. Interment will be in Poplar Creek Cemetery, Leighton.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Donations may be made to Poplar Creek Cemetery, Inc., P.O. Box 635, Leighton, AL 35646.
