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Charlie Dunham Obituary

Charlie L. Dunham passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He was a graduate of Westside High School Class of 1970. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force. He was a retired employee of the Gary Fire Department where he served as Assistant Chief of Communication. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church and former Deacon. Preceded in death by parents Elijah and LeVonia Dunham, son Charlie Dunham Jr., 2 sisters Ruthie Johnson, and Evangelist Johnnie Gates; brother Edward Dunham, and step brother Elijah Dunham. He leaves to cherish his precious memories daughter Kiyomi Dunham, 2 sisters Brenda Jenkins, and Vanessa Gooch, 5 grandchildren, great grandson, 3 play brothers Oliver Gilliam, Walter Gilliam and Daryl Gilliam; play sister Arlessie McNeil; close friends Denise Teamer and Sidney Hayes; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. View and Go Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 9 to 11:00am with funeral services to follow at 11:00 am all at the Guy & Allen Funeral Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Ave. Pastor Royce F. Thompson, officiating. Live Stream on Facebook @Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 24, 2020.

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Carmelita & Jeffery Black

May 30, 2020

Dunham Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Charlie is greatly loved and greatly missed.

Brenda BRADBERRY

May 29, 2020

MY CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY

Diana Dicks

May 25, 2020

To Brenda Jenkins and the Durham Family,
I am sorry to hear of your brother's transition. Praying God's strength, peace and comfort be with you all.

Kiyomi Dunham

May 24, 2020

R.i.p. daddy I love u so much words can't express

Frances Bridges Resto

May 24, 2020

To Vanessa and family I extend my prayers and condolences.

Clarence (Bo) Bowens

May 24, 2020

To the Family of Charlie Dunham...
Dunham was a man of character, dignity and honor. We worked together for many years as members of the Gary Fire Department. He will be missed physically but will remain in our hearts forever. Rest in peace my brother!

Mae Dunham Williams

May 24, 2020

we will miss you so much. May God continue to bless and keep you all. Our prayers are with you daily family. Love always. Cousin Mae Dunham Williams and Family.

Scott lindsey

May 24, 2020

Chrlaie a good dad and grandpa. A great deacon an awesome fire chief.

Julie Dolato

May 23, 2020

eepe condolences to the family and his friends.

Linda B Robinson

May 23, 2020

Sincere condolences to family and friends, in the loss of your loved one. May God grant you peace.

C. Douglas

May 23, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Linda Collins-Brown

May 23, 2020

Sincerest condolences to Vanessa Gooch and entire family of Charlie Dunham. Praying for you, too!

sidney hayes

May 23, 2020

GONE MISS YOU UNK RIH

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