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Morris Dunbar Obituary

Morris Preston (Pops) Dunbar, 77, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 5, 2010. He was born August 11, 1932. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Martha Dunbar; son, Jeff Dunbar; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie and Roger Neice, Jody and Tim Hall; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Louise Niday; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. David Long officiating. Interment will follow in Glade Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. His family will be receiving friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave, Rocky Mount. www.lynchconnerbowman.com

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2010.

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Bobbie Neice

January 8, 2010

To My Dad
I will miss you very much. You always was there for me and good&bad.My heart is hurting so bad not known I can't see you.But you know Dad I can go by in Sunday before Church and visit you.And after Church too. The bell's On the church will ring-out the music .And you can hear it all the time . Dad I promsie you I will see you again I love you forever
Love Bobbie

TASHAS BUTLER

January 7, 2010

POP'S,U ARE a WOUNDERFUL, GUD HEARTED MAN. U WERE THE ONLY POP I HAVE EVER KNOWN! IT WON'T BE THE SAME NOT SEEIN U AROUND. U BE MISSED BY SO MANY PEOPLE! MAY U R.I.P. LUV U ALWAYS. U WILL NEVER BE 4-GOTTEN! FROM: TASHA, ADRIANIA, DA'SHAUN!

Emily Dunbar

January 7, 2010

I can't believe ur gone. U were the GREATEST POP'S EVER. I know deep down u r in a BETTER PLACE, I know i'm goin to MISS U. U will ALWAYS BE HEART, I will carry ur MEMORIES WITH ME 4-EVER. See u 1 day! I LUV U POP'S!! R.I.P! From: Emily (Grand-daughter) Brianna, Kayla, Aireonna, Rikki.

jennifer austin

January 7, 2010

jeff we are so sorry for your loss if there is anything you all need call and we are here for you just know that he is in a better place we love you the dundar family in roanoke nancy and scottie m dunbar sr

spanke williams

January 7, 2010

Marty (buddy buddy) my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. i am so sorry for the loss of Morris i remember meeting Morris seem to be a good man and love his family. love to all of you your buddy buddy Spanke, Pam and family.

January 7, 2010

Martha & Family,
You're in our prayers.
Merriman, Amanda, Beth, Andrew, & Amber Brooks

Ron Andrews

January 6, 2010

Jeff

Sorry to hear about your dad,we had alot of good times working together in the tire business.If there is anything I can do let me know. Here is my cell number 293-3209

Ron

January 6, 2010

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL...

LOVE COUSINS DOROTHY, GENEVA,NANCY,MARGARET, AND LYNDA
(MARY NIDAY'S GIRLS)

Diane Turner & Jr Gibson

January 6, 2010

My dearest POPS you will be missed! It will not be the same not seeing you come by the house on your lawn mower and stopping by to say Hi! You and your family will be our thoughts and prayers!

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