John H. Dunn's Obituary
Decatur – John H. “Virge” Dunn, 91, of Decatur, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
John was born January 12, 1922, in Grove City, the son of John H. and Laura Dunn. A U.S. Army veteran of WWII, John was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Murray KY. He worked as plant manager at Grigoleit before moving to Kentucky Lake to spend his retirement fishing. He married Doris Bailey in 1955. She preceded him in death in 2010. Also preceding him in death were his parents, son John D. Dunn, 2 brothers and 4 sisters.
Surviving is his son, Larry Bailey, wife Donna, of Cullman, AL; daughters: Delores Dunn of Lakewood, CA, and Carol Campbell, husband Bob, of Decatur. Grandchildren: Dawn Cleveland, Tammy White, Michael Frahlman, and Lori Wallen; 6 great-grandchildren; and sister, Irene White of Osage Beach, MO.
Private family services will be held Thursday, January 9, 2014 with burial in Mt. Auburn Cemetery following military rites by the Macon County Honor Guard.
The Dunn family is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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