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George Bethel Dunn Jr.

1950 - 2018

George Bethel Dunn Jr. obituary, 1950-2018, Wilmington, NC

BORN

1950

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Wilmington Funeral & Cremation - Wilmington Chapel

1535 S. 41st Street

Wilmington, North Carolina

George Dunn Obituary

GEORGE BETHEL DUNN, JR. George B. "GB" Dunn of Wilmington passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving wife and family at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. GB was born February 21, 1950 to George and Frances Dunn in Portsmouth, VA. His family moved to Wilmington a few years later. GB married his loving wife, Sherry Owen Dunn, on April 21, 1984. GB served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After returning home from the army, he went to work for DuPont in Leland. He retired early from DuPont and took on a second career as a teacher for New Hanover County Schools for nine years. While teaching, he and his wife started their own business, Down Under Irrigation. Then he pursued his business full time where he and Sherry worked together every day for 21 years. GB and Sherry decided to sell their business so that they could travel. They traveled to all 50 states, and they visited all the countries where GB served while in the military. Later during his retirement, GB went to work part time for Quest Diagnostics. He leaves behind a group of wonderful coworkers who also became his dear friends. GB was a member of the American Classics Car Club. He leaves behind a large family of dear friends and classic brothers. Survivors include his wife, Sherry; sister, Deena (Joe) Graham; brother, Gary (Amanda) Dunn; special aunt, Peggy Powers of Oklahoma City, OK; special nieces, Katherine and Sarah Bogan; special nephew, Macon Owen; and many other nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Karen Owen-Bogan; brother-in-law, John (Kelly) Owen; his many Texan and Oklahoman cousins; and his extended Macon family. GB was preceded in death by his parents George and Frances Dunn and brother-in-law Richard Bogan. These special men will serve as pallbearers: Phil Grice, David Grover, Tommy Bradshaw, Tony Robinson, Joe Valente, and Randy Bigford. The remainder of his classic car buddies will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 6-8 PM at Wilmington Funeral Chapel 1535 S. 41st Wilmington, NC 28403 The funeral will be Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at United Advent Christian Church. Pastor Sam Worley will officiate the service. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Wilmington. Family asks in lieu of flowers to make donations in memory of GB to United Advent Christian Church, 4912 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412.

Published by Wilmington Star-News on Mar. 6, 2018.
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GB & Pepper enjoying our mountain cabin.

Sherry

Family

February 11, 2024

GB & David Grover enjoying a car show.

Sherry

Family

February 11, 2024

Enjoying the Dale Earnhardt museum.

Sherry

February 28, 2023

Sherry

Family

February 28, 2023

GB & his mom on our Wedding day.

Sherry Dunn

Family

February 18, 2022

My sweet GB & Pepper

Sherry Dunn

February 18, 2022

Enjoying dinner in Hawaii

Sherry Dunn

February 18, 2022

Enjoying time with family in Texas.

Sherry

Spouse

February 28, 2021

I thought of GB this morning as I recalled he left this world in February. He called me on the afternoon before he was stricken to tell me he'd have the Quest vehicle ready for me to use the following day...just the type of guy he was. The photos of him are perfect

Roland Jones

Friend

February 22, 2021

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February 29, 2020

GB was without a doubt the warmest, nicest and most thoughtful person I've known. We were both couriers at Quest. One night after work he wanted to take me to supper and he suggested PT's near the hospital. That was my first visit to PT's and each and every time I go there I recall GB. He was simply a great guy

Roland Jones

Friend

February 29, 2020

So glad to see these pictures of GB posted. Every time I go to PT's grill on 16th street I remember him inviting me to supper there one evening after we finished our courier route. That was my first visit to PT's, thanks to GB. He was one of the really good guys. Thinking of you, GB

Roland Jones

May 6, 2019

Randy Bigford

May 4, 2019

Phil Grice

May 3, 2019

Phil Grice

May 3, 2019

Sherry Dunn

February 28, 2019

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February 28, 2019

Sherry Dunn

February 28, 2019

Sherry Dunn

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Sherry Dunn

February 28, 2019

I am thankful for the opportunity to have known GB. My thoughts are with his family.

Stephen McNeill

March 9, 2018

The shock and sadness of GB's leaving this world will remain for a long time. I have a mental picture of GB in a Ford Torino at the Miljo way back when. GB was a special soul who was always warm, thoughful, polite...how do you spell a really good person...you spell it GB Dunn. RIP my friend

Roland Jones

March 8, 2018

Sherry, We are so sorry. We love you. Praying for you. Aunt Nellie and Uncle Terry

March 7, 2018

So sorry to hear this. So glad we were able to see him this past fall in the store.
God bless you from all of us at Simmons Irrigation Supply.

Chris Driggs

March 7, 2018

We are so very sorry to hear of G.B.'s passing. Alex always enjoyed the time he spent with G.B. and their conversations. He will remain in our hearts.

Kristin & Alex Alexander

March 6, 2018

GB you will be missed dearly but never forgotten. I enjoyed our time together on this side and will see ya on the other one day.

The Hardy's

March 6, 2018

My deepest condolences to Sherry and the rest of GB's family. I was employed by GB and Sherry when I was in graduate school, and I always admired how hard they worked and how much pride they took in the quality of the work their company provided. But more than that I admired the love and respect they showed for each other every day. Theirs was a special kind of partnership, and they accomplished great things together. Peace be with you, Sherry, during this trying time.

Jason Chaffin

March 6, 2018

March 6, 2018

So sad to hear of GB's passing. We saw each other at Car Shows around Wilmington from time to time. He was so knowledgeable and proud of his Mind Again Chevelle....a really nice car that he had owned in High School....He will be missed.

Johnny Williams

March 6, 2018

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