Jim E. Dunning, Jr

Jim E. Dunning, Jr obituary, Derby, KS

Jim E. Dunning, Jr

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Jim Dunning, Jr Obituary

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James E. Dunning, Jr, 66, of the Rosehill area passed away on Wednesday, September 24th 2025.

Born on October 27 th 1958 in Manhattan KS. Jim was the beloved son of James and Beverly Dunning Sr. He shared a close bond with his sister Tanya Dunning.

Jim had a deep love of baseball, both as a participant and as a fan ( GO YANKEES!). He also enjoyed hunting.. in his younger days, pursuing pheasant and quail and later deer. He was dedicated to community service, lending his expertise in accounting and finance to various nonprofit boards. One of his greatest joys was working alongside of his father.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Jill, with whom he shared 43.83 years of marriage, his parents and sister.

Memorial service is 10:00 am Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Riverlawn Christian Church, 4243 N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67204.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Prairie View Christian Camp, the National Baseball Congress and Victory in the Valley. Details for donations are as follows:

Prairie View Christian Camp – 10706 312 th Road, Ark City, KS 67005

National Baseball Congress – 3700 East Douglas, #70, Wichita KS 67208

Victory in the Valley – 3755 East Douglas, Wichita KS 67218

Jim will be dearly missed and forever remembered for his kindness, passion and dedication.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel

1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037

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Upcoming Events

Oct

1

Memorial service

10:00 a.m.

Riverlawn Christian Church

4243 N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67204

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.