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James DUNN Obituary
Born in Hampton and a lifelong resident, Russell was a member of Hampton Christian Church and also Monitor Lodge #197 AF&AM. Mr. Dunn retired as an inspector in the electrical department of Newport News Shipbuilding after 41 years.
Survivors include his wife, Annie L. Dunn; three daughters, Carolyn L. Lopez of Arizona, Ann M. Tatem and her husband, Michael Askew of Hampton, and Betty A. Tatem and her husband, Cliff Williams of Newport News; three sons, J. Scott Dunn of Atlanta, Ga., Carl E. and his wife, Regina Tatem of Newport News, and Aaron D. Tatem of Hampton; his sister, Sadie D. Watkins of Hampton; and eight grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 South Armistead Ave., downtown Hampton. A funeral service, with Masonic Rites, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home, with the Rev. M. Darren Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Special thanks to the Chesapeake Avenue Dialysis Center for their special care. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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carrie young
August 2, 2010
Our condolences goes out to the family.James I'm sorry to hear about your dad passing our thoughts and prayers are with you.I'm here if you need me. we know what you're going through. love always the young and smith family. if you want to contact me my number is 252-370-8066.
Rudy & Gloria Ruskey
July 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robin Finney
July 9, 2010
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Melanie Mingee
July 9, 2010
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.
Everyone at RAI- Chesapeake Ave will miss Mr.Dunn. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!
Bill Tennis
July 8, 2010
It is indeed with deep sadness that the news of Russell's passing is with us.
Friend of more than 55 years, fellow Crabber and Member of Hampton Christian Church.
The Audiographic Staff and Photo Department of HHS has lost a most valuable member, although it has been some 52 years since last we had the joy of performing those talents together.
Keep smiling down on us, Russell.
A friend indeed whose memories will be forever cherished.
Crabberly
Bill
Becky Barnes
July 8, 2010
Ann, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am here anytime you need me. You and your family are in my prayers. Love, Becky
Delie Boothe
July 8, 2010
I was saddened to see that Russell has passed away. I grew up with him on La Salle Ave. I still have the apron that his mother made for him to give me for a birthday present. He was a good person and I know that he is happy to be with his mother and father in heaven now, and especially with JESUS CHRIST his Savior!!! I pray that GOD will be with his family that he leaves behind, and give them the strength that they need in this sad time of sorrow. Time and only time can heal your broken hearts.
W.A. Bud Porter-H.H.S.'58
July 8, 2010
Russell was a wonderful and proud member of the Hampton High School Class of 1958.
We will miss you very much but we will never forget you..
May God rest your soul and bless your family..
Alice T. Little
July 8, 2010
Russell's spirit lives on through his good deeds and inspiring personality.
He was a model of courage in his fight for his health. May God bless him and his faithful family!
Clarence Hargus
July 8, 2010
Thoughts and sympathy go out to Russell's family. I grew up with Russell on LaSalle Ave. in Hampton.
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