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Nathan Dunnam Obituary
Nathan Allan Dunnam, 37, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, July 16, 2011. He was born in Lynchburg on April 18, 1974. He graduated from the University of Houston. He is survived by his mother, Jane Dunnam; his father, Herbert C. Dunnam and wife, Dianna; his brothers, Andrew Dunnam and Thaddeus Dunnam and his wife, Jillian; beloved niece, Amy Dunnam; maternal grandmother, Dottie Montgomery; paternal grandmother, Marie Dunnam; a special friend, Jenny Smith and her children, Gabriel, Kaleb and Tiajera; a step-sister, Angie Markham; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert A. (Bert) Dunnam; step-mother, Beth B. Dunnam; great-uncle, Arthur Lee Dunnam and a special family friend, Ginny Pemberton.
A Celebration of Nathan's Life will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the home of his father, Herbert C. Dunnam, 1875 Everett Rd. Forest, VA 24551. Please consider the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360
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Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Dunnam
Jason and Faith Novak
July 22, 2011
Herb: We are so deeply sorry to hear about Nathan. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Pam Contreras
July 21, 2011
Dunnam Family,
The loss of a loved one is never easy, especially when taken suddenly or at a young age or in Nathan's case, both. Hopefully, the knowledge that he will be with you all in spirit and never truly leave your hearts, will give some comfort in this time of grief.
Nathan was a very intelligent man, and so kind too. He was fun to be around and converse with. Nathan was very talented artistically with all the beautiful work he and his brothers did restoring his house. I turned out to be the most beautiful restoration I had ever seen. He truly loved his family, and they were very important to him. We only wish we could have known him better. He enriched the lives of those around him and he has left a great imprint on the world. I'm sure he had a great deal of more wonderful things he would have done in his life, but we will treasure the memories he has left for us all. Nathan, you will be missed.
Our thought and prayers are with his family and friends.
We are thinking of you,
The Contreras Family
Ted Murphy
July 20, 2011
Nathan could take a challenge and conquer it. Him and his brothers Thadeus and Andrew went through it all to decorate Lynchburg and make it a good place to live treating there work as if they live there. Pride all the way. Words cannot express the experience these 3 brothers have in working together and building a good house. Nathan will always be there with his family. Like Dale Earnhardt I just can't believe it.
Ted Murphy
July 20, 2011
From Ted, it is like Earnhardt I just can't believe it. We just talked on Friday about how he wanted to learn HVAC and planned to build his experience. He was very talented at anything and I'm sure he could of did anything beyond HVAC. I can't take it and don't understand why? Nathan was beyond COOL. We will miss you MAN. From chimneys than never fell to the unbelievable work he did to decorate Lynchburg, VA. ALL HAIL NATHAN AAARGGGGHHHHH.
Shelley Soler
July 20, 2011
Aunt Jane, Andy, Thaddeus, Jill and Amy, My love to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. There is a heaviness in my heart! I love you all.
July 20, 2011
To the Dunnam Family,
I just can't tell you enough how sorry we are for the loss of Nathan.
I wish there was something we could do to ease the pain.
I am glad I was able to spend what little time I did with Nathan and the family. Nathan was a joy to be around. The was always in a good mood and had such a good sence of humor.
He loved his family as much as they loved him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He has touched many hearts.
I wish we could be there with the family.
Denise & Chris Bebee
July 19, 2011
Our heart's are broken! We are truly sorry to hear that Nathan's life here on earth has ended, so abruptly. We have not seen him since he was a child, but he was adorable, and what a handsome picture this is! Please know that each of you are in our thought's and prayer's.
Sue and Roger Hall
Melinda Wood
July 19, 2011
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about “Nathan” death. We are here to support you in your grieving process. With sincere sympathy,We love you Nathan and we will miss your smile and jokes. Jenny family will miss you much.
cindy shrader
July 19, 2011
Jane sorry to hear about your loss. Sorry I can't make it to the service but you guys are in my t houghts and prayers lovre you guys
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