Patrick Alan Nunnelee (October 9, 1958 – February 6, 2015) was an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Mississippi's 1st congressional district from 2011 until his death in 2015.

[2] Nunnelee was employed by American Funeral Assurance Co., eventually becoming vice president of sales and marketing.

[3] In 1995, incumbent Republican State Senator Roger Wicker of the 6th district resigned in order to take up a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

[9] After redistricting, Eupora Mayor Henry Ross and businessman Robert Estes ran against Nunnelee in the Republican primary.

[2] President Barack Obama, in an official statement from the White House Press Office, stated: "Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Representative Alan Nunnelee.

A proud son of Tupelo, Alan never wavered in his determination to serve the men and women who placed their trust in him, even as he bravely battled the illness that ultimately took his life.

As a Sunday School teacher and a deacon at his church, Alan believed deeply in the power of faith and the strength of American families.

Today, our thoughts and prayers are with Alan's family – his wife Tori, their children and grandchildren, and all those who loved him.