Joe Bob Dunham

Joe Bob Dunham, age 95 passed away on Monday January 8, 2018. Joe was born May 24, 1922 to William and Stella Dunham in Fort Worth, TX. Joe attended Poly High School and Joe served as a fighter pilot in the Navy during WWII. Honorably discharged Joe attended Texas Christian University. He married his wife Mary Edna Davis on July 28, 1951 at The Texas Christian University Church. They lived in Texas until 2012 when he and his wife moved to Rocklin to be closer to their daughter JoAnn.

After college Joe started a career as an Engineer with Bell Helicopter where he received multiple awards and recognition in his 35 years career. After his retirement Joe was involved in the Fort Worth Camera Club and traveled the U.S. putting on “Joes shows” slide presentation.

Joe believed firmly in John 10:10, the Abundant Life and his 10 areas of Life. The most important event in Joe’s life was the marriage to his wife Mary, the birth of his two daughters and grandson. His daughter Becky’s marriage to Michael Espanet, his Daughter JoAnn’s graduating from Harvard University and his grandson Aaron Espanet becoming a Delta Pilot.

Joe enjoyed spending time with his wife Mary, Sister Nancy and his two daughters and grandson. Joe also enjoyed This Ole House by Stuart Hamblen and the Disney’s “Electrical Parade” Theme

Joe is survived by his wife of 68 year, Mary Dunham; daughter JoAnn Dunham; grandson Aaron (Amber) Espanet and granddaughter Amelia Espanet.

Joe was preceded in death by; daughter Becky Espanet.

A visitation for Joe will be held Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Lambert Funeral Home, 400 Douglas Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678. A funeral service will occur Monday, January 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM at 1st Baptist Church of Rocklin, 5425 Coronado Way, Rocklin, CA 95677. An interment will occur at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, 7301 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas 76112.