William Earl Dunn

William Earl Dunn, 90, passed away at Hospice of the Golden Isles on June 3, 2016. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, he had resided in Brunswick since 1985. Mr. Dunn graduated from East High School and Finlay Engineering in Kansas City before attending Washington University in St. Louis and serving in the United States Army Air Force.

A self-employed master plumber, was owner of a hardware store and plumbing business. After selling those businesses, he worked for the City of Kansas City as a commercial plumbing codes inspector. His last employment was with the University of Missouri in Kansas City where he was the instructor for their class, International Plumbing Codes.

He was a faithful member of the Exchange Club of Brunswick and the First Baptist Church of Brunswick. The church ministry he enjoyed most was serving as a greeter at the Educational Building’s children’s entrance watching them grow and their cute responses.

An avid golfer, he especially enjoyed his friends at Glynco Golf Course. His parabolic roller putter was one of his many wood creations that was officially approved by the United States Golf Association as a legal putter. Racing formula and sports cars in closed track racing qualified him for national participation. His love for the lathe and exotic woods led him to create many household items.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Joyner Dunn, son Thomas Dunn (Jancy) of Berryton, Kansas; deceased son Robert Dunn (Sherri) of Louisburg, Kansas; two grandchildren, Jason Dunn (Briana) of Leawood, Kansas and Bobbi Jo Munsen (Mark) of Lenexa, Kansas; two great grandchildren, Garrison Munsen and Emerson Munsen of Lenexa, Kansas.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles, the Exchange Club’s Powell McDonald Bicycle Fund, or the building fund of the First Baptist Church, Brunswick.

A celebration of life was observed Memorial weekend as the grandchildren and great-grandchildren came from Kansas to spend time with him. A funeral service will be in the chapel of Edo Millerand Sons Funeral Home 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, with Dr. Chris Winford, and Reverend Jim Crandall officiating.

Visitation will be on hour before the service 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. . Interment will follow at Chapel Park Cemetery with military honors. Serving active pallbearers will be J.R. VanAllen, Thomas VanAllen, Rob Joyner, John Howton, P.J. Blanchard, and Spencer Tait.

Honorary pallbearers will be the former members of the Men’s Bible Class of the First Baptist Church, Brunswick Exchange Club, Dr. Steven Chitty, Dr. David Heine, and Dr. Mark Watkins.