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John Dunman Obituary
John was born in Houston to T.O. and Viola Norris Dunman. He enjoyed traveling both abroad and within the United States. He spent his summers in Creede, Colo., and winters in Bryan. John served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, where he acquired his love for traveling.
John had a well-known love for Oreo cookies. He was a loving family man who enjoyed his granddaughters, Tristen and Hailey Dunman, and his canine daughter, Mitzi. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed his family and life!
He attended the Central Baptist Church of Bryan.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Ann Dunman, in 1988.
Survivors include his sons, Shawn Dunman of Porter, Tim Dunman and wife, A.J., of Bryan and Craig Dunman of Cleveland, Ohio; grandchildren, Tristen Dunman and Hailey, both of Bryan; brother, T.O. Dunman and wife, Nelda, of North Zulch; cousins, Elaine and Holmes Simpkin of Iowa City, Iowa; his canine daughter, Mitzi; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Donations may be made to the Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th St., Bryan, Texas 77803.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Dunman
JOE AND DEBBIE HUGGHINS
October 25, 2007
TIM, AJ, AND FAMILY, PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Ed and Betty Wheatley
October 18, 2007
Our sincere condolences to your family. I'll miss you at my music performances and will especially miss your keeping Leroy organized on the computer. Your friendship is a cherished memory.
Myra Gott
October 18, 2007
The Dunman Family,
We were sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with ya'll through this difficult time.
Love, Keith & Myra Gott
Bob and Joy Collins
October 17, 2007
Jack will be very missed. We only knew him in Creede but enjoyed his company. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
David and Ann Crossman
October 16, 2007
Dear members of Jack's family,
Jack was a very special friend to the family in Creede, Co. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your family and friends.
In Christian Love
Dave and Kim Thomas
October 16, 2007
Dear Tim and Aj,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know your dad is smiling now as he is once again able to hold your mother's hand and walk joyfully on the streets of gold. Maybe they will see my mommy in passing. Take comfort in knowing you will see them again. We love you guys!
David and Ann Crossman
October 16, 2007
We will miss Jack. We enjoyed being with him at Creede. Our prayers are with the family.
David and Ann Crossman, Pampa, Tx
Bill Young
October 16, 2007
We only saw Jack while we were in Creede, but he was a very dear friend that we will surly miss.
Our prayers and sympathy go out to Jack's family. May God bless you all.
It was our privilege to have know Jack.
Bill & Wanda Young
LeRoy Moore
October 16, 2007
Our summers in Creede, Colorado will
always be remembered by Donna (my
Loving wife) and me. We will miss
Jack very much. He will always be in
our Prayers. He is one of our most
cherished friends. May God be with
him in Heaven as he was on Earth.
So long Jack.
NAOMI PRICE
October 15, 2007
Tim,AJ,Tristan,Hailey,Shawn,Craig, T O and Nelda-Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Jack will certainly be missed by our family and all his friends in Creede, CO.
Chris and Becca Simons
October 15, 2007
Tim, AJ, Tristen, Haley, Craig and Shawn. We are thinking about you all and praying God will give you peace and strength during this difficult time. We love you.
Chris & Becca Simons
David P. Marion
October 15, 2007
To express our deep sympathy to you in your loss. Thank you for serving our country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy. Because of you & other young men & women we have our freedom in this great country. May God's Speed Be With You John. It is our privilege to provide you with final military rite.
The American Legion
Earl Graham Post 159
Commander
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Jessica Franklin
October 15, 2007
Tim, A.J., Shawn, & Craig:
We are deeply saddend by Jack's passing. He was a good man, loved by all who knew him, and we too will miss him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. We love you and pray that the Lord will help ease your pain during this time, and always.
Love, James (Bubba), Jessica, Krystal & Emily.
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