Marcel Lee Dunlap, 85, of Alum Creek went home to the Lord Thursday, January 12, 2012 at home.
He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean War. He was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church and lifetime member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
He was preceded in death by son, Scotty.
Marcel is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma; seven children: Jim (Diana), Roger (Clara), Richard (Margaret), Lisa Dunlap, Betty Bragg, Donna Bragg (Arthur Wilson), and Sandy (Ledford) Turley; three sisters, Sherry Thomas, Ardith Dunlap and Bonnie Roberts; sixteen grandchildren, fifty-two great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Monday, January 16, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastors Mike Kordusky and Russell Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions toward funeral services.
I felt like I had to sent this note. I remember Marcel from my childhood days at Cobbs Creek Church. He and his family were a part of my childhood memories. I am sorry for your loss.
Please accept our deepest condolences in your time of need. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. This dedication is from the Wilson and Newcome families.