William Ray Dunham

William "Bill" Ray Dunham Sr. of Hamilton, passed away at his home, Friday, February 21, four days shy of his 89th birthday. He was born in Reily, Ohio to the late Frank Marion and Callie Victoria (Martin) Dunham, also preceding him in death were six brothers and 3 sisters.

Bill leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 61 years Jaunita (Nieman) Dunham, children Rick (Faith) Buell, Jess (Sherry) Hyden, Martha (Mick) Cooper, Jennifer Wise, Bill Jr. (Jody) Dunham as well as numerous grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren, brother Robert Dunham.

Bill served in the United States Army defending his country in the Korean War. After serving in the military, Bill worked for General Motors Oldsmobile Division in Lansing, MI. He retired after 28 years of faithful service and returned to Hamiliton, Ohio. He enjoyed numerous activities including boxing, hunting, gardening, breeding race horses and casino gambling.

Bill's family will receive friends at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 2565 Princeton Road, Hamilton, Saturday, March 1 starting at 1:30 pm, followed by funeral services at 3:00 pm with Pastor Wilma Jackson presiding. Bill will be laid to rest Monday, March 3 at 2:00 pm in Rose Hill Burial Park.