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Walter Dunlap Obituary

Walter O. Dunlap, 70, of Butler passed away Monday at VNA Inpatient Hospice.
He was born July 27, 1945, in Tuskegee, Ala., to Ethel (Tanner) Dunlap and the late Walter J. Dunlap.
Walter was a Butler High graduate and then went to Youngstown State University, where he received his bachelor's degree in business.
He was the third generation to work in the family business of Black and White Express in Butler, which his grandfather, Clarence J. Dunlap founded. Walter worked in the business from the age of 12 until it closed in 1996. He then went to work for the U.S. Postal Service, where he was a supervisor.
He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity; Delta Nu Alpha, a transportation professional fraternity; the American Postal Workers, AFL-CIO; Pittsburgh Metro Area Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO; International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and Elks Lodge 170.
Walter was an avid sports fan. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Butler.
He is survived by his companion of many years, Kathleen Andreassi; one son, Joshua Dunlap and his wife, Laura, of Butler; two daughters, Ivory K. Dunlap of Butler and Kayla E. Haynes and her husband, Ryan, of Butler; four grandchildren, Braydon Hoffman, Colin Hoffman, Vivica Dunlap and Carter J. Haynes; his mother, Ethel Dunlap of Butler; one sister, Diane McDavid of Farmington Hills, Mich.; her nephew, Chris McDavid and his wife, Stefanie; and one great-nephew, Tommy C. McDavid of White Lake, Mich.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his infant sister.
DUNLAP - Friends of Walter O. Dunlap, who died Monday, May 9, 2016, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Floyd L. Palmer of Shiloh Baptist Church and the Rev. Dr. Richard Arnold, Walter's cousin, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001 or to the Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh, 1133 S. Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15218.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

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Published by Butler Eagle from May 10 to May 11, 2016.

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James Wagner

September 9, 2020

I miss u walt, u r a dear friend. 2 me. Jimmie wagner.

Barbara Bryant

May 16, 2016

Dear Ethel,
It is with sadness that we learned of
Walter's death. Our prayers are with you. Love.

Jim Mcguire

May 15, 2016

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all Walt's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dad & me worked for the Dunlaps at B&W Express. From Dick, Jim, & Darla McGuire.

Karen Powers

May 14, 2016

My Heartfelt Sympathy to Walt's Family. Always a Gentleman ~ RIP My Friend

Gary Poole

May 13, 2016

Diane and Dunlap family I was sorry to hear of the passing of Walter, he was always one of the nice guys and a gentlemen in high school.Again my condolences to the Dunlap family

Dawn Zellefrow

May 12, 2016

Deepest sympathy to the family & friends of Walt.

Joshua Crawford

May 12, 2016

My thought and prayers are with you all.

Lee Ann Hart

May 12, 2016

On the behalf of the Hart family. Sending our deepest sympathy and love to the Dunlap family. Rest in peace Walter.

James Wilhoit

May 12, 2016

Walter was one of the nicest gentelman I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Walter will be miss. Very sorry for your lost.

Dianne Werner

May 12, 2016

Please accept my condolences. I'm so sorry to read this news.Walt and I worked in RE at Coldwell Banker. He was always upbeat and quick witted...always fun to be around.

Marge Felsing/Pifer

May 11, 2016

To Walter's family, you have my sympathy in his passing. Always a joy to run into him, as he was always friendly and compassionate. I met him in high school. May he rest in God's grace.

tammy carson

May 11, 2016

walter was a very nice person, always a happy person may he rest in piece

Michael Vasilchek

May 10, 2016

I pledged TKE at YSU in the late 60's and frater Walter was sophisticated and polished yet friendly to us pledges without the hazing. I am sure he was a role model to many people.

Lee and Joyce Mustello

May 10, 2016

Walter, rest in peace.

Jerry Singer

May 10, 2016

Was fraternity brother at YSU. Walt was a great friend and frat brother. Always soft-spoken and kind. I feel terrible he has passed. My prayers with friends and family.

Beth Painter

May 10, 2016

May God bless and comfort all who love Walt.

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