Rev. George Dunmiles Sr.

Rev. George Dunmiles, Sr.
1950 - 2025
Rev. George Dunmiles, Sr., age 75, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 24, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and servant of God, George lived a life that exemplified faith, love, humility, and unwavering commitment to family and community.
Born on January 1, 1950, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the late Elijah, Sr. and Iceola Dominic Dunmiles. George spent many of his years in Hahnville before later residing in Edgard. He attended Carver High School, where he began building a legacy of diligence and integrity that would shape his life and inspire those around him.
George was the proud father of four sons: George Jr., Dorian, Terrance, Rendell, and bonus children: Tremaine and Shawana Wilson-Bethancourt (Kelvin). He took immense pride in raising his children to be strong, responsible, and grounded in both faith and education. He believed deeply in the importance of hard work, discipline, and spiritual foundation, values he and their mothers instilled with love and consistency. In 1998, George married Brenetta Lumar Dunmiles, and together they built a warm, faith-filled home marked by mutual respect, strength, and deep love.
Over the years, George worked as a skilled and dependable laborer with Avondale Shipyard, Brown & Root, Fluor Daniels, Union Carbide (Dow), Turner Industries, and Marathon Petroleum. Outside of work, he found joy in fishing, cooking, especially his famous gumbo, carpentry, and cheering on his beloved New Orleans Saints.
He was baptized at Philadelphia Baptist Church by the late Rev. Joseph Johnson where he briefly served as a Deacon. He later became a devoted member of Greater New St. Peter Baptist Church in Edgard, LA. George served faithfully as a deacon, offering spiritual guidance and steadfast support to his church family. On August 24, 2024, he accepted his call to ministry and was ordained as a preacher in Central Union Missionary Baptist Association, a role he embraced with deep humility and reverence. He was also a Mason of Frank Crowley Lodge #255 – Boutte, LA
George leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 27 years, Brenetta Lumar Dunmiles; his five children: George Dunmiles, Jr. (Stephanie), Dorian Dunmiles (Michelle), Terrance Dunmiles, Sr. (Nikeisha), Rendell Dunmiles, Sr. (RaShonna), and Shawanne Wilson-Bethancourt (Calvin); and an extended family member whom he cherished deeply, Tremaine Mitchell (Rochelle). He is also survived by 13 beloved grandchildren, Lauren, Brittany (Jonah), Joshua, Kourtney, Raven, Ria, Darius, Rylee, Terrance Jr., Chase, Ryder, Rendell Jr. and Janaja Palao and seven great-grandchildren: Josiah, Jeremiah, Jacob, Jordyn, Jaxon, Bryson, and Sarah Haywood.
George is survived by his siblings Larry Dunmiles (Gail), Annie Nixon, and Joyce Dunmiles; and by his in-laws Mildred Samuel, Anderson Lumar, Harold Lumar and Darrel Lumar (Maxine), Paula Bonvillian-Dunmiles, Mary Dunmiles, Delores Ranson. Goddaughter; Geneva Dunmiles Miles; Godsons Allen Nixon Jr., Qu'Shawn Jackson. He will also be remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, his church family, and devoted friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings J.C. Ranson, Elijah "Bill" Dunmiles Jr., Henry Allen Dunmiles, Henry Louis Dunmiles, Elton Tea Dunmiles, Alvernes Dunmiles, Leola "MayMay" Mitchell (Felton), Garrett "Buck" Lee Dunmiles, and Allen Nixon Sr.; In-laws: Horace and Alma Lumar, Morris Lumar, Welmond Lumar, Helmond (Margaret) Lumar, Herman Lumar.
Relatives and friends of the family, Pastors, Officers and Members of New St. Peter Baptist Church and all neighboring Churches are invited to the Celebration of Life Services at 11:00am on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at New St. Peter Baptist Church, 200 W. 3rd Street, Edgard, LA 70049. Rev. Vernon Alexander-Host Pastor and Rev. Willie Smith of Providence Baptist Church #1, Laplace, LA-Officiating. Visitation 9:00am until time of service at the above-named Church. Interment Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery, Smith Street, Hahnville, LA. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Patrick H. Sanders Funeral Home & Funeral Directors, LLC. 605 Main Street, Laplace, LA 70068. 985-359-1919. "Providing Care & Comfort is Our Highest Mission."
There will also be a visitation, on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Patrick H. Sanders Funeral Home, 605 Main Street, Laplace, LA 70068.
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