Mr. James Zellers Dunham

Mr. James Zellers Dunham obituary

Mr. James Zellers Dunham

James Dunham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Benson Funeral Home - Dallas on Sep. 12, 2025.

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Mr. James Zellers Dunham, age 80, of Temple, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on October 16, 1944 in Detroit Michigan to Mr. John Edward Dunham and Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Stuart. He worked as a handyman. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Tracey Shinault; son, Joey McDade; brother, Jon Dunham; sister, Janet Dunham.

James is survived by his wife, Donna Dunham; children, Kelly Dunham, Debra Ann Burrum (Eric), Angella Jones (Ernie), Mark Dunham (Laura); grandchildren, Joey, Stephanie, Michael, Tiffany, Lauryn, Brenda, Robert, Jordan, Mackenzie, Mason, and Ava; 8 great grandchildren; other extended family and friends.

Memorial Services for Mr. James Zellers Dunham will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held from 12 P.M. until the time of the service at 2 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home.

Benson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Zellers Dunham.

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