James Edward Dunn

predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Gwendolyn Eloise Dunn. His mother and father

(deceased) were Neil Edward Dunn and Bernice Guy Dunn, two sisters (deceased) Carrie

Rebecca Dunn Girlinghouse and Gwendolyn Dunn ReMine ("Tiny"), two uncles

(deceased) Carl Guy and R.J. Guy. Mr. Dunn is survived by four children, Lisa Beasley,

John Free, Mark Free, Greta Koch, one grandchild, Bayley Rebecca Beasley; a brother-

in-law Ralph Haber; three nephews, Glenn Haber, Andy Haber, Dan Haber; two nieces

Carol Atwell, Ellen Evans, cousins June Thompson, Clarice Emerson, and a sister-in-law,

Betty Haber. Mr. Dunn grew up on a family dairy farm in Montgomery and later served

in the U.S. Army as an instructor before receiving an honorable discharge. Upon

discharge from the Army, Mr. Dunn began work in the home building business with his

uncles. Mr. Dunn continued in the home building business until his retirement. Mr.

Dunn's hobbies included his work building houses, hunting with his beagles, travel

camping, visiting friends, and doing for children. He enjoyed hosting fish fries and

homemade ice cream gatherings with family and friends. Mr. Dunn was a charter

member of Perry Hill United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held on

Monday, May 20, at 2:00pm at Leak Memory Chapel with Reverend Anna Tew

Officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends

on Sun, May 19, at Leak Memory Chapel from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. In lieu

of flowers the family request memorials to Perry Hill United Methodist Church or the

United Methodist Children's Home in Selma AL. Serving as Pallbearers will be Glenn

Haber, Andy Haber, Chase Laney, Dan Haber, Mish Evans, Chris Laney, and Willie

Matthews. Condolences may be made at www.LEAK-MC.com