Paul Edwin "Big Paul" Dunn III, age 32, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born in Middletown, Ohio, on July 20, 1993, the son of Paul E. Dunn II and Carol (Collins) Dunn.
He was a beloved and kind-hearted individual who had a passion for Hot Wheels cars, racing, Harley Davidsons, drums, guitars, and music, especially Metallica. Big Paul enjoyed being with family, and his favorite colors were black and orange.
He was preceded in death by his niece, Nova, and his maternal grandmother, Cheryll Collins. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Dylan (Courtney) Dunn; his sister, Molly (Ronny) Wilson; his grandfathers, Hebrew Collins and Paul E. Dunn Sr.; nieces and nephews, Eden, Willow, Rylan, Carter, and Maura; aunts, Lila Howell and Annette Dunn; special friend, Jenny Berrios; and his puppy, Lilly. He is also survived by numerous cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Anderson Funeral Home-Franklin Chapel, 1357 East Second Street in Franklin. Interment will follow in Woodhill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Big Paul would love for everyone to wear his favorite colors of orange and black if you so choose.
If desired, contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home to help defray the cost of final expenses.
Memories or online condolences may be left for the Dunn Family at www.andersonfuneralhome.com.
