Michael Dunn

Michael Dunn obituary, Cumming, GA

Michael Dunn

Michael Dunn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory - Cumming on Jan. 23, 2026.
Dennis "Michael" Dunn, 63, beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in the loving care of his wife, Sherry Dunn, at AccentCare Hospice, after an extended battle with cancer. Michael was born December 25, 1962 in Atlanta, the son of Dennis and Lynda Dunn.

Michael enjoyed spending time with his wife Sherry, son David and the rest of the family. He also enjoyed avidly watching and trading stocks, observing and feeding the deer and other wildlife from his balcony overlooking the woods, running his daily 5 miles and driving the latest car to Varsity listening to his favorite music with Sherry by his side.

Michael, formerly of Stockbridge, lived in Cumming and had a long career as a worker compensation underwriter, most recently for ADP TotalSource in Alpharetta, GA.

Michael is survived by wife Sherry Dunn, son David Dunn, father Dennis Dunn, sister Susan Heslin (Rob) and nieces Julie Wanzer (Morgan) and Cayla Wanzer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lynda Mathews Dunn.

Visitation will be at McDonald & Son Funeral Home, Cumming, Georgia Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00 am with a service following at 12:00 pm in the chapel.

Interment will be at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens.

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