Richard W. Dunn

Richard W. Dunn, the greatest husband and daddy and a most beloved son and brother, was born July 11, 1943, and passed away at 2:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at his home in Amite. He was 65 and a native of Independence. Richard was the son of Mrs. Eula Jenkins and the late Woodrow Dunn. Richard was the most generous businessman our community ever knew. He also was a man who loved the challenge of hard work and his greatest joy was knowing he was called "Paw Paw." Richard is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathryn Daniel Dunn, Amite; four daughters, Lori Ballard, Dana Dunn, Kelly Sofge and husband Ben, and Kristen Davis, all of Amite; mother, Mrs. Eula Jerkins, Amite; four sisters, Jeanette Armato, Independence, Evelyn Pittman, Kentwood, Diane Scott, Shreveport, and Rita Blades, Amite; two brothers, Leroy Wilson, Shreveport, and Charles Dunn, Amite; and six grandchildren, Jade Patton, Raina Sofge, Emma Sofge, Savannah Ballard, Richard Chasen Ballard and Joshua Davis. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and extended family. Preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Dunn; and two brothers, Calvin and M.L. Wilson. Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, I-55 N at La. 16 W, Amite, on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, conducted by the Rev. Herb Cowan. Interment in Kedron Cemetery. The online guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com.