Athens, Ohio
Mar 10, 1932 – Mar 21, 2022 (Age 90)
Athens Thomas W. Dunlap, age 90, of Athens died Monday morning, March 21, 2022. Born March 10, 1932 in Neffs, Ohio, he was the son of the late Bruce Dunlap & Beulah Clark Dunlap formerly of Bellaire.
He was a retired professor of Journalism at Ohio University and had served as Associate Dean of the College of Communications.
Tom is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley Gmeindl Dunlap; a son, Thomas W. (Robin) Dunlap, Jr.; a daughter, Debbie (Rick) Kroner; three grandchildren, Bruce (Kelsey) Dunlap, T.J. (Alysia) Brooks and Katie (Jay) Saner; three great grandchildren, Callan Brooks, Cassie Saner and Harper Saner; a brother, Bruce (Joyce) Dunlap; a brother-in-law, Lou (Lorenza) Gmeindl; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents and father-in-law and mother-in-law, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cassie Brooks; three sisters in law, Rosanne Ward, Doris Dunlap and Fran Dunlap.
Funeral service will be conducted Thursday 1:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home with Pastor Denver Dodrill officiating. Burial will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Friends may call Thursday 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor's choice or to the Athens County Humane Society, PO Box 765, Athens, OH 45701. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. Thomas Dunlap
I enjoyed his classes. Not only a great professor, I felt he really cared for the students and enjoyed teaching. RIP sir. Dave Burtrand BSJ 83
DAVID BURTRAND
March 25, 2022 | Clearwater Beach, FL | Student
Tom was the best ... sincere, nice and funny! I was lucky enough to have my Financial Aid work study placement in his office for my 3 year stint at OU. He also agreed to be a work reference after graduation. It couldn't have been a more pleasant experience. He will be remembered fondly! Class of '83.
Lisa Cort
March 24, 2022 | Napa, CA | Student
Shirley and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful neighbor, and we enjoyed many conversations with him over the years. On occasion we were the recipient of his baking skills, and he'd show up at our door with delicious homemade oatmeal raisin cookies! We will miss Tom a great deal. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Ellen & Marc Fultz
March 24, 2022 | Athens, OH | Neighbor
Good memories of Tom and Shirley -way back to late 1960's in Ewing Hall. Sincere sympathy to family and friends.
Mary Ann Kilzer
March 24, 2022 | Millfield, OH | Coworker
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Cobina Fletcher
March 23, 2022 | Amanda, OH | Coworker
My warmest sympathies go to Shirley, Debbie, Tom and family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Judy Woolery
March 23, 2022 | Logan, OH | Friend
Will miss our talks. Also enjoyed watching you play golf in the yard.
So sorry for your families loss.
Jane and Greg Newton
March 23, 2022 | Athens, OH | Neighbor
I will miss you and your sense of humor Pap. Rest in peace. My sincere sympathy to Shirley, Deb, Tom and all of the family.
Karen Lax
March 23, 2022 | Athens, OH | Friend
Mrs Dunlap and family, I was so sorry to learn of Tom's passing and my most sincere sympathy. I respected Tom so much as a friend, professor and administrator. His loyalty to Ohio University was second to none. He loved Bob Feller and he made sure to provide me a book, a signed ball while I owned a physical therapy clinic. He always stayed in touch with me while I was Head Atlletic Trainer with Ohio Athletics. A true friend! RIP MY FRIEND!
SKIP VOSLER
March 22, 2022 | Hernando, FL | Friend