Lonnie Dunn

December 25, 1946 - May 27, 2021

Lonnie Dean Dunn, age 74, died early Thursday morning, May 27, 2021, at his home in Dayton. He was born in Bledsoe County on December 25, 1946, to the late Rev. Elige Dunn and Mary Ruth (Thurman) Dunn. He lived in Dayton his entire life and was retired from the shipping department of Robinson Manufacturing Company. He played the guitar and sang gospel music and was a member of the Mars Hill Baptist Church in Ten Mile. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia (Bishop) Dunn; his two daughters, Kim (Kris) Brown and Robin (Charlie) Wright; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and his three sisters, Velma (Carroll) Henderson, Martha Rothwell, and Bonnie Smith, all of Dayton. Funeral services for Lonnie will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Von Dunn, Rev. Rick Kirkland, and Rev. George Maddox officiating. He will be laid to rest at Spence Cemetery followed by a white dove release. Please share your memories and photos of Lonnie on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com. The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton where they will receive friends on Saturday, May 29, one hour prior to the service.