James Eric "Eric" Dunlap

James Eric "Eric" Dunlap obituary

James Eric "Eric" Dunlap

James Dunlap Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, Inc. - De Soto on Sep. 19, 2025.

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James Eric Dunlap was born on February 21, 1967 in Frankfurt, Germany. He was the son of James Henry and Nancy Kathleen (nee Ingels) Dunlap. He died on August 3, 2025 at his residence in Hillsboro, MO at the age of 58.

Eric is survived by his father, Jim Dunlap of De Soto; a daughter, Betty Ann (Stuart) Martin of Arnold, one grandson, William Henry Martin, and his dog and constant companion, Joey.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Dunlap and one brother, John Paul Dunlap.

Eric had worked maintenance at Fish's Quick Stop and also had been a delivery driver for Steinmetz Vending.

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