Dunn, Sr., James Ewing, formerly of Paducah, died January 26, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1937, in Mayfield, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Dr. J. Ewing and Louise R. Dunn. He is survived by his wife Mary Joan Dunn, a daughter, Mary Beth (Jim) Merlotti and a son, James (Anita) Dunn, Junior, all of St. Louis. In addition, he was blessed with six grandchildren, Liza (Holt) Trenor, Todd Merlotti, Andrew (Morgan) Dunn, Ellie (Nathan) Osborn, Caroline Dunn, and Adam Dunn Buck, and one great grandson, Jack Ewing Trenor. His youngest son, John Russell Dunn, died in 2002. He had five adult stepchildren, Dan (Erin) Bird, Debbie Bird, John Bird, Michael Bird, and Mary Beth Bird Portuese, and three step-grandchildren, Brendan Bird, Grace Portuese, and Alexis Bird.
Jim was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Vanderbilt University with a degree in Chemistry. He received a Master's degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Illinois, and a Master's degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech. He was the author of several published papers in technical and business fields.
Jim was a corporate executive for several companies including McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis. He retired as Vice President of Halstead Industries in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was a member of several United Methodist Churches including Manchester UMC. He was a campaign representative for the United Way for 25 years and volunteered at his church, two hospitals, and the Red Cross.
Jim's primary interests were his family, his church, and all sports, especially golf.
Services: Funeral service at Manchester United Methodist Church, 129 Woods Mill Rd. (63011) on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Interment Manchester Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to The United Way. As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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