Christopher Michael Nunez

Christopher Michael Nunez, age 46, was born in Metairie, Louisiana, on December 4, 1979, and entered eternal rest with Our Lord and Savior on April 22, 2026.

Chris spent his early childhood enjoying outdoor life on the bayou and later moved to San Angelo, Texas, where he developed a love for history, animals, and ranch life. He graduated from Christoval High School while dual enrolled at Angelo State University and went on to build a distinguished 24-year career in military and federal service. He retired honorably from the United States Air Force as a Major and continued serving his nation as a GS employee at Robins Air Force Base.

Though proud of his service, Chris was best known for his kindness, generosity, and sense of humor. He enjoyed traveling, music, cooking, antiquing, gardening, crafting furniture, spending time in nature, and sharing coffee after church with loved ones. He will be remembered as thoughtful, intelligent, funny, always up for an adventure, and deeply caring. He is survived by a multitude of beloved family and friends including parents, Luis and Florence Nunez of Macon, Georgia; brother, Lou Nunez of Texas; children, Noah, Lola, Teegan, and Jaxson; grandchildren, Alaya and Niles; Aunt Trish; Uncle Peter; fiancée, Christy Reynolds of Virginia; loyal friend Jess Stevens, and trusted canines, Blu and Finn.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4074 Chambers Road, Macon, Georgia. Interment with honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one of Chris’s favorite charities, No Hero Left Behind, through www.hope4heroes.org or www.tilvalhallaproject.com. If you are a veteran in crisis, or know a veteran in crisis, please call the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1, or text 838255 for confidential support 24 hours a day.