James Wilson Dunkin Jr.

James Wilson Dunkin Jr. obituary, Hanceville, AL

James Wilson Dunkin Jr.

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Mar

14

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home

225 Dana Rd, Warrior, AL 35180

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Mar

14

Service

Elvester Cemetery

Skinner Road, Warrior, AL 35180

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Mar

14

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home

225 Dana Rd, Warrior, AL 35180

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James Dunkin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Messmer-Goodwin Funeral Home on Mar. 12, 2026.
James Wilson Dunkin, Jr. of Hanceville, Ala. passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the age of 16.

Jay was only on this earth for 16 years, but he touched more lives in those 16 years than any of us ever will. To know him was to love him. He put a smile on your face without speaking. We all love you, Jay, and we will miss you. But we all are so happy that you will never suffer or feel pain again, and you are in the arms of the Lord. We love you, Jay.

Jay was survived by his parents, James Wilson Dunkin, Sr. and Ashley Brie Dunkin; sisters, Ava Grace Dunkin and Nevaeh Jean Armstrong; PawPaw and Nanny, Dewey and Donna Dunkin; Pappy and Kat, Daniel and Kathy Malone; and his Nae Nae, Andrea Spitzer; along with many extended family members and friends who all loved him dearly.

A visitation for James will take place at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home on Saturday, March 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for family, and 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for guests. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Rick Hopkins. Immediately following the funeral service, everyone will travel of their own accord to Elvester Cemetery, where we will all reconvene graveside for a brief committal service prior to interment.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

14

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home

225 Dana Rd, Warrior, AL 35180

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

14

Service

Elvester Cemetery

Skinner Road, Warrior, AL 35180

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

14

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home

225 Dana Rd, Warrior, AL 35180

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Messmer-Goodwin Funeral Home

Only 2 hours left for delivery to next service.