Dunsmore, Leon E., of Powell, entered God’s presence on Friday, September 17, 2010. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. Retired from Foote Mineral with more than 30 years of service. A World War II Veteran, he served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine Hicks Dunsmore; daughter, Kathy Crawford; brother, Roger Dunsmore. Survivors include his wife Velma Dunsmore, son, Dennis Dunsmore and wife, Sandra; daughter, Terri Lakin and husband, Steve; son-in-law, Larry Crawford; grandchildren, Denise Swain and husband Al, Lesli Crawford, Chad Crawford and wife Heather, Jeremy Crawford and wife Cheryl, Jonathan Lakin and wife Brooke, Jessica Michaels and husband Jeff; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Rector Dunsmore; sisters, Vandella Smith, Geraldine Richardson, several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel, Monday, from 6pm until the 8pm Funeral Service, Pastor Phil Jones officiating. We will meet in Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Tuesday, at 10:45am for 11am interment service; Military Honors by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Powell, 7706 Ewing Road, Powell, TN 37849. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. 865-689-8888. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com.
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