James S. Dunlap, Jr.
James S. Dunlap, Jr.
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James S. Dunlap Jr. passed on July 12th. 2025 at the age of 89.
He was a member of the Lyndon Fire Department 1959-1970, a Jefferson County Police officer from 1965-1988, and a Northfield Community Police officer from 1990-2010. He was a member of The Moose (FL), Elks, and American Legion Sons of the Legion, and Guard Guys Car Club. He enjoyed working on cars, especially his 1929 Model A and anyone else that he could help. He enjoyed showing his Model A and sharing the story about its history. When he wintered in Ft. Myers, FL at Orange Harbor Park, he was known as the park handyman. He was a good father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather helping when needed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, wife Betty Dunlap; parents, James S. and Mary Dunlap; sisters, Phyllis A. Dunlap and Mary L. Higginbotham.
He is survived by sons, Steve (Jill) Dunlap and Gary (Lisa) Dunlap; daughter Lynn (Jim)Hickerson; partner, Glenda Pollard and her daughters Debbie (Nick)Ambrose and Kim Fields; grandchildren, Gary, Jason, Kelly, Russ, Ryan, Darren, Penny, Alex; great grandchildren, Dystanie, Jeffrey, Conner, Riley, Lily, Elizabeth, Wyatt, Peyton, Katherine, Molly, Knox, Patrick, and Ella Claire.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Newcomer, East Louisville Chapel (235 Juneau Drive). His funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm at the funeral home with burial at Louisville Memorial Garden East.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hosparus Health or Alzheimer's Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
235 Juneau Dr, Louisville, KY 40243
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