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Emory Bunn Obituary
Emory Lee Bunn, 39, was welcomed into Heaven Thursday evening at Rex Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Lee was born in Raleigh at the old Rex Hospital. He attended Francis Lacy School, Daniels Junior High and Athens High School in Raleigh.
As a child and teen, Lee pursued and excelled at soccer, swimming and cycling. He suffered an accident in 1989 which left him a paraplegic.
Lee was a devoted animal lover. He had a thirst for knowledge and had many interests.
He is survived by his parents, Patricia Husketh Bunn and Thomas Davis Bunn; his sister, Lisa Bunn Jarema and husband Jeff and their daughter, Catherine Grace; his step siblings, Davis Bunn, Wilton Leroy "Lee" Bunn, Bunny Matthews and Nancy Smith; his beloved yellow lab, "Mali"; and also two loving and supportive friends, Ronni Whitman and Laurie Schillito.
With loving gratitude, we thank the doctors and nursing staff at Wake Medical Center as well as the incredible guidance, wisdom and support of Hospice of Wake County.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2009 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Saint Mary's Street.
The family will receive friends at 609 Lake Boone Trail from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2009.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603 or to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27605.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.brownwynne.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Emory Bunn
Kelly (Gault) Goehl
March 19, 2009
Dear Lisa and Bunn Family, I was very sad to hear of Lee's passing. I am a childhood friend of Lisa's who remember's my friends little spirited brother with fond memories. You are in my prayers. Love to you all.
John kanipe III
March 16, 2009
Lee was a good childhood friend of mine and was shocked to here thqt he passed away last week from my parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Valerie Quade
March 16, 2009
Dear Bunn Family,
I spent some time with Lee in high school. He was fun, free spirited and a little mischevious. I also spent a little quality time with him shortly after his accident. At the time I felt his pain and I know it must have been one of the toughest periods of his life. I lost touch after that but have never forgotten him.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
My condolences,
Valerie Leuba Quade
March 15, 2009
Dear Lisa and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. Many hugs to you all.
Becky(Crumpler)Spivey
Wilmington, NC
March 15, 2009
In my childhood Lee and I were close friends...we lost touch over the years, however, memories of running around the neighborhood with Lee and Cameron B. are some of the fondest I have of my younger years. May the comfort of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, be with you all in your time of loss.
With Deepest Sympathy,
David Jeffries
Lynn Long
March 15, 2009
Patricia and Family,
I was heartbroken to hear of your beloved Lee's passing yesterday. I remember Lee as a young man so full of energy and with such a strong spirit. You are a loving, supportive family who saw Lee through all that he faced in life. I hope memories of the happy times you shared with Lee will serve as a comfort to you in the upcoming days.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Lynn Long
(Richman)
March 15, 2009
Patricia and Buck,
Sending heartfelt sympathy in the loss of son, Lee. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Jean Anderson
Phil Evans
March 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Barbara diCiero
March 14, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
devorra gilbert
March 14, 2009
i did not know emory.but my heart and prayers goes out to the family and friends of emory
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