Coy Dunn Obituary
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Rarely will one meet a person as unique as Coy Dunn. Coy was a college athlete, Navy Veteran, successful salesman, weekend cowboy, and an avid fan of Women's Basketball.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Flora Mae Dunn; twin brother, Troy Dunn; and father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Sarah Jones.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Dunn of Rocky Face; son, Coy "Jimmy" Dunn, Jr., formerly of Kennesaw; daughter and daughter-in-law, Jill Dunn and Amanda Wright of Charlotte, NC; sister and brother-in-law, Joy and Larry Locke of the Beaverdale community; grandchildren, Grayson and Miyah Dunn-Wright; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Bob Jones, Peg Jones, Linda Jones and Kathy Stricklan; and special little buddy, Sawyer Stricklan; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
A funeral service will be held at Mill Creek Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Keely Hasty officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Rocky Face chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home on Monday, May 5, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Burial will be in Mill Creek Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Mill Creek Baptist Church in Coy's honor.
Messages of comfort may be sent to the family at www.julianpeeples.com.
Arrangements are by Julian Peeples Funeral Home, Rocky Face. For more information, please call 706-272-9777.
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