Chalmers "Andrew" Nannie

Chalmers “Andrew” Nannie of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Harriett, on the afternoon of May 21, 2024, at the age of 93. Chalmers was born in Salisbury, North Carolina on January 9, 1931, to Robert and Susan Nannie. After finishing high school, Chalmers joined the Air Force and served in Anchorage, Alaska, refueling and servicing airplanes during the Korean War. This is where he picked up his lifelong nickname, “Bud”; for he was a friend to all and always willing to lend a helping hand. He returned home a very humble man, ready to serve the Lord in any way he could. He soon met the love of his life Harriett Lou Ellen Hall. Chalmers married his eternal companion in 1962 and together they raised six of their own children and assisted with two nieces and a nephew. He supported his family working as a Chemist at Savannah River National laboratory in GA and then transferred to Martinsville, VA. In 1968, they moved to Colorado, where he then worked until he retired from the Dept. of Energy completing projects for the government in Research and Development. Chalmers went to college where he studied Chemistry and earned a degree in Pyro Chemical Engineering. He taught himself to play the guitar and played in several Country/Western bands, started his own Plumbing Company and established an independent Laboratory where he developed the process for the Salt Plutonium Recovery Procedure. He developed the correct salt formula to achieve a 99% recovery rate, published a paper and was recognized by the DOE for his achievement. He enjoyed camping, fishing and boating with his family. After retiring they moved to Cape Fair, MO where they loved attending the many shows and meeting the wonderful people in Branson. They moved to Tennessee in 2011. Chalmers was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he served in many capacities throughout the years. Including, serving as Branch President in Martinsville, VA, Ward Missionary in Broomfield, CO; a Temple Missionary at the Denver, CO Temple; and a Service Mission at the Bishop’s Storehouse in Knoxville, TN. There was nothing in this world that meant more to him than family. He was the greatest example of unconditional love, compassion, forgiveness and had an unwavering testimony of Jesus Christ, which he was not afraid to share. Chalmers was loved by all that ever knew him, and cherished for the man he was. He had the kindest eyes and smile, with a bold voice of authority that was used ever so gently. In addition to his wife, Harriett Nannie; Chalmers is survived by his sisters, Lois Miller and Julia Thompson; sister-in-law Sandy Nannie; brother-in-law, Johnny Hall; children, Mike (Caron), Barry (Louise), Keith (Kathy), Karen Barber (Jessie), Ashley Smith (Art Martin); daughter-in-law Marla Hicks; nieces, Lynn Cataline and Amanda Word; nephew Morgan Word; and many more nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and recently Great-Great Grandchildren(!); that meant more to him than life itself. Chalmers was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Nannie; grandson, Jessie Barber Jr.; great-granddaughter Tessa Delier; brothers, Eugene (Francis ), Doyce (Dolly), Charles (Erlene), Raleigh “Joe” (Bunny); sisters, Edna Goodwin (Woody) , Rebecca Sechler (Harold), Nora Kneip, Audrey Nannie; sisters-in-law, Dell Stuhlberg and Betty Hall; brothers-in-law, Robert Miller and Clarence Thompson; nieces and nephews, Joyce’C Smith, Joel and Wanda Thompson, Janet Dunning and Valerie and Kenny Hall; and more beloved great descendants welcoming him home to heaven. Services will be held on June 29th, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 140 S. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Lunch for family will be at Noon, Receiving of Friends at 1:00pm and Funeral service at 2:00pm. The graveside service will be Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at 2:00pm at The East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy. Knoxville, Tennessee 37920.

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Chalmers "Andrew" Nannie

January 9, 1931 - May 21, 2024