Willie Dunn

Willie “Bill” Harris Dunn, 90 of Asheboro went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2023, at Wesley Long Hospital surrounded by his family. Mr. Dunn was born in Montgomery County on January 13, 1933, to Elzavan Aaron Dunn and Laura Jane Hogan Dunn. He retired at the age of 62 from Councill Craftsman Furniture, Denton, NC. He was a loving father and papaw and enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed watching his grandson and great-grandson play baseball and his granddaughter play softball. He was an avid Alanta Braves Baseball and Nascar fan. He instilled a great work ethic within his family and had an impeccable sense of humor. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Dunn was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Delores Trotter Dunn; granddaughter, Angie Dunn; sisters, Jane Bennett and Lydia Warren; brothers, Lloyd Dunn, Floyd Dunn, Paul Dunn, Lacy Dunn, Lonnie Dunn, and Joe Dunn. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry Saunders and husband Eddie of Asheboro; son Willie Dunn and wife Jeanette of Lexington; grandchildren, Brad Dunn of Mocksville, Brittney Luck and husband Kevin of Asheboro, and Candace Cox of Archdale; great-grandchildren; Sarah Cox, Blaine Cox, Madison Luck, and Mason Luck.

The family will receive friends and family on Monday, May 15, 2023, from 2:00 -3:45 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. Services with follow at 4:00 p.m. in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Brent Tysinger officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Victory Junction, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman NC 27317.