Tim Dunlap
Falkville
Visitation for James Timothy "Tim" Dunlap, 60, of Falkville will be today, August 17, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home. A Graveside service will be Saturday, August 18, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Union Hill Cemetery with Matt Nail officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing.
Tim Dunlap died Wednesday morning, August 15, 2012, at home after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born, August 7, 1952, in Decatur to James Harold Dunlap and Margaret Aline Russell Dunlap. Tim was a retired school teacher, who taught at Brewer High School in Morgan County and Lincoln County High School in Tennessee. He taught trainable mentally handicapped (TMH) students for 30 years. He was founder of Terrell Industries Sheltered Workshop in Hartselle. He also served as a longtime member of the Community Watch Program in the Gandy's Cove community. Tim was a graduate of Decatur High School and received his Master's in education at the University of North Alabama. After his retirement from the school system, he focused on caring for his three grandchildren and enjoyed caring for the cattle on his family farm.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Hannah Dunlap; two daughters, Maebec Dunlap Halbrooks (Chad), Falkville, Alyson Dunlap Ellis (Scott), Hartselle; three grandchildren, Darby Kate Ellis, Reese Ann Ellis and Maggie Mae Halbrooks; parents, James Harold "Buddy" Dunlap and Margaret Aline Russell Dunlap; two brothers, Mike Dunlap and Jeff Dunlap (Debbie), both of Decatur; and one sister, Lisa Dunlap Albert (John), Decatur.
Pallbearers will be his nephews, Sam Albert, Clint Dunlap, Jonathan Dunlap, Jack Albert, and sons-in-law, Scott Ellis, and Chad Halbrooks.
The family would also like to express our deepest gratitude to Hospice of North Alabama and to Amanda who provided excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, family requests that memorial donations be made to "Terrell Industries - Sheltered Workshop" in Hartselle.
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
I was a student in Tim's class at Brewer high. I graduated in 1989 and worked at Terrell Industries for several years. I am now living in Oregon. Tim was a great man, patient, kind and convinced that people with disabilities could be productive and important members of the community. I was so sorry to hear of his death. David W. Quirk
David Quirk
March 31, 2013 | Talent,, OR
Prayers and love to all of you. I am so sorry I was unable to attend. It was an honor to work with both of you and get to know your wonderful daughters. He will be missed by so many. Love and prayers!
Clara Swader
September 17, 2012 | Somerville, AL
My sincere prayers and thoughts are with the entire Dunlap family during this difficult time. Tim was a loving, gentle man who everyone admired.
LaVon Marcontell-Waryha
September 04, 2012 | Henderson, NV
So sorry to hear of Mr. Dunlap's passing. He as a special place in the heart of our daughter who was one of his students. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Donna Wandel
August 23, 2012 | Lacey's Spring, AL
Sorry for your loss.
Don Stisher
August 20, 2012 | Falkville, AL
You never saw Tim without that great Dunlap smile. What a sweet, funny, cool guy. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Rest peacefully.
BA Betty Ann Albert
August 19, 2012 | Atlanta, GA
Praying for comfort and peace for all of you at this diffcult time in your life love you all Donna jones and family'
August 18, 2012
So sorry for your loss of Tim. Much love & prayers to all of the Dunlap family.
Roy & Connie Ridgeway
Roy & Connie Ridgeway
August 18, 2012 | Decatur, AL
Was in Mr.Dunlaps class of '92.
He was a great teacher and friend.
dianne james
August 17, 2012 | Eva, AL
