Darrell Dean Dunn of Lubbock, Texas passed away on June 4, 2023 at the age of 81 after a short battle with cancer at home surrounded by loved ones. Darrell was born in Brownwood, Tx. Dec 15th, 1941 to Luther and Edna Dunn. At the age of 9, he moved with his family to O’Donnell where he played various sports and graduated High School. He later attended and graduated Lubbock Barber College and began a successful career by owning several barber shops and a barber college. He also owned and managed a small cotton farm and cattle ranch for many years.
He was a barber for 62 years and was still cutting hair for his longtime customers until the time of his illness. Darrell married Mary Frances Mitchell on December 15, 1971, and they were happily married for 52 years. Their combined family included five sons and two daughters.
His hobbies included playing competitive volleyball, hunting, fishing, boating, water skiing, and traveling the country to visit various National parks.
Darrell was a faithful Christian and had accepted Jesus as his Lord and savior. He was a member of Victory Life Baptist Church.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and a great granddaughter Charlotte Jane Partin. He is survived by his mate Fran Dunn. A brother, Charlie Dunn and, a sister Doris Dunn. Seven children that include, Lance (Angela) Dunn, Mark (Michelle) Moore, Lex (Rachel) Dunn of Lubbock, Tx. Matt (Jacki) Moore of Celina, Tx. Lana (Randy) Conner of Post, Tx. Shane (Sharie) Dunn of Petersburg, Tx. Kim (Boyce) Adair of Chickasha, Ok. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Kylor (Whitney) Dunn, Jay Allen, Kaygan (Johnathan) King, Cheree (Britt) Wuensche, Alexis (Dylan) Wright, Kimberly (Sam) Partin, Tristian Dunn, Blain Moore, Taylor Moore, Danielle Adair, and Case Dunn. Darrell also has 5 great grandchildren Conner, Parker, Collyn, Rollins, and Kinsler. He also is survived by several nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.
He will best be remembered by his love for his family and friends.
A visitation for Darrell will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home, 5740 19th St., Lubbock, Texas. A celebration of life funeral service will occur Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Victory Life Baptist Church, 12401 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX. A graveside committal service will occur Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Resthaven Memorial Park, 5740 19th St., Lubbock, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers are Lance Dunn, Mark Moore, Matt Moore, Lex Dunn, Shane Dunn, Randy Conner, Boyce Adair, Kevin Crockett, Ron Crow, Jimmy Godlove, Lance Phelps, Bradley Martin, Kenn Ehler, Mike Beasley, Mike Carlisle, Bill Godlove, Al Manny, Roger McMillan, Buddy Melton, C.W. Slone, Milton Miller, Tom Keener, David Miller, Mitch Randal, Jerry Burgess, Rick Canup and Kirk Cunningham.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com for the Dunn family.
