Michael Dunlap

Born to King David Dunlap lll. and Wilma Perry Dunlap, Michael Edward took his first breath on July 11, 1955 and his last breath on October 20, 2025. He was the seventh child of the Dunlap family, joining Reginald, Paulette, King lV., Narvie, Gwendolyn and Erma.

Michael received his formal education in the Henry County Training School and Atkins-Porter Elementary School and graduated from Henry County High School in 1973. After graduation he was employed by Piggly Wiggly and the Coast Guard. Mike was well known for traveling around and giving rides in his Green Pinto. 

Mike followed in his sister Paulette’s footsteps by joining the United States Army where he severed for eight years. During his assignment in the Germany he met and married Linda Ugoletti. To this Union one daughter, Melinda was born.

 Mike received an honorable discharged. Upon his discharge he became an over the road driver of eighteen wheelers. This fulfilled a childhood dream that had been inspired by a neighbor, Mr. Kemp of Kemp Transfer Company. After retirement from this position Mike became a driver for a tour bus company. That provided transportation for pro sports teams, entertainers and dignitaries. He continued this assignment until his health began to fail.