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Raymond Dunning Obituary
Raymond M. Dunning, Sr., age 91, passed away January 25, 2011, which would have been the 70th anniversary of his marriage to Gladys. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1938 where he met Gladys. They were married January 25, 1941. He was born August 10, 1919, in Peoria, Illinois to Ralph and Emma Dunning. Ray was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Another of the Greatest Generation, he served in the Navy during WWII and worked for the San Antonio Transit Company before and after his military service. He was involved in the automobile business for most of his adult life and later was employed with Porter Loring Mortuaries as an associate in his retirement. He was a member of the Alzafar Shrine Temple and was President of the Antique Carriage Club for many years. He had a passion for antique cars. He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys; his parents; infant daughter; infant grandson; his sister Mildred Jurek; brother R.B. Dunning, Jr.; and sister-in-law Jeanne Spencer. He is survived by his sons, Ray Dunning, Jr. and wife Peggy of Tioga, and Robert Dunning and wife Ruverna of Huntsville; grandchildren, Robert Dunning, Jr., of Carrollton, Michael Dunning and wife Desiree of Pflugerville, David Dunning and wife Beth and great-grandchildren, Kayla, McKenzie, and Tyler of Celina; step-grandchildren, Stephanie Nadonly of Dallas, Lindsay Harris of Chicago, Paul Nadolny and wife Kelly and step-great-grandchildren, Sarah and Grace of Frisco; one brother-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2011, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
SERVICE
SATURDAY
JANUARY 29, 2011
10:00 A.M.
PORTER LORING
NORTH CHAPEL
Rev. Jean Ann Karm will officiate. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 7400 Louis Pasteur, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78229 or the American Heart Association, 8415 Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78229.
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January 29, 2011
Ray,Peggy and family:Tom and I were saddened to hear about your father and grandfather. We are asssured of his place by the side of your mom abd we will hold you all in our hearts and prayers. We hhope for you joy in yor memories and peace our Heavenly Father. Blssings, Tom and Joyce
January 27, 2011
To the Ray Dunning Family :
I was so sorry to hear of Ray's passing.I was honored to work with him at Ancira,and kept in touch with him after he left purchasing tickets for the circus.He was a special person,alway's there to suppot and assist you in his own way,a true gentlemen.I will remember him and all of you in my prayer's.Remembering his great smile,his laugh,and his love of life will help you at this difficult time of loss.May God bless him.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Albert de la Garza Jr.
Linda Burrow
January 27, 2011
We are sorry for the loss of a wonderful neighbor and an outstanding man. Ray you will be missed may you rest in peace with Gladys. Jim & Linda Burrow
January 27, 2011
We are shocked and deeply saddened at the passing of Ray. He was a very dear friend and will be sorely missed.
Our hearts go out to the family!
Lloyd and "Sam" Dragoo
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