Edward Nathaniel Dunlap

Edward N. “Coach D” Dunlap age 77 passed away Tuesday May 17, 2016 at Jackson General Hospital in Jackson TN. Born January 16, 1939 to the Late Earnest M. Dunlap Sr. and Lillian Wicks, a retired Educator of The Memphis City Schools serving as Football and Track Coach with Memphis Technical, East and Sheffield High Schools for 35 years. He was a graduate of Booker T Washington and Arkansas A M&N College {University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff}. After graduating college he served in the United States Air Force. Upon an honorable discharge he returned to continue his education at Memphis State University where he received his Master's Degree in Education and Administration.

Coach D was preceded in death by his wife Berna Carolyn Jones-Dunlap, Son, Daryl Edward Dunlap and 5 siblings: Earnest Dunlap Jr, Joyce R. Dunlap Collins, Thomas J. Dunlap, Cheryl Dunlap Buckner, and Shirley Dunlap Manning.

He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted and loving daughter, Berna Caryl Dunlap of Jackson, son, Eddie Danyelle Dunlap {Annette} of Memphis, 2 Sisters, Linda R. Dunlap-Farmer of Memphis and Marva Dunlap of El Paso, TX, 1 Grandson, Deaobry L Dunlap {Shantee} of Olive Hurst, CA, 1 granddaughter Emaria Dunlap of Memphis, 3 great grand sons, Cedrick Davis, Deaobry II and Dominic Dunlap, 1 great granddaughter Tayshia Davis all of CA, along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

A memorial service will be held in Jackson TN on Thursday May 26, 2016, 2pm at George A. Smith and Sons 2812 North Highland Avenue.

George A. Smith and Sons North Chapel, (731) 427-5555.