Richard Lee Dunlap, 69, of Alum Creek, WV, went home May 19, 2020 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV.
He served in the Vietnam War from 1969 – 1971 and was the recipient of two Purple Hearts, Air Medal with Numeral Ten, Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with Three Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device (1950), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, and Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal First Class Unit Citation Badge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcel Lee and Norma Jean Dunlap; and brother, Scotty.
Richard is survived by his wife, Sarah Margaret; children, Andrea (Tim) Miller, Thadis (Tiphanie) Dunlap, Rebecca Dunlap, Michelle Dunlap, and Eric (Cheyanne) Vaughan; siblings Jimmy (Diane) Dunlap, Roger Dunlap, Lisa Dunlap, Betty Bragg, Sandy (Ledford) Turley and Donna Bragg (Arthur Wilson; 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26,at Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV, with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations be made to Curry Funeral Home.
So sorry to hear this news. You dad was awesome. Prayers for all of you!
From a Vietnam Medic
69/70
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY MARGARET AND FOR
ALL OF RICHARD’S LOVED ONES:
I SO ENJOYED TALKING TO RICHARD WHEN WE OCCASIONALLY SAW EACH OTHER AT THE STORE. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND SPOKE SO LOVING WORDS OF HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
MAY GOD COMFORT AND BLESS YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT AND SAD TIME.
Andrea and Thad, I’m so sorry about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family.
Even though I haven’t known Richard all that long, I know he was a very kind and generous man. He always had a smile on his face. And i know without a shadow of a doubt, he will be very sadly missed by Eric, Cheyanne, and Apollo. Even though Apollo is only 4 years old, he thought there was nothing like his Papa Richard. I thought Eric and Cheyanne done a tremendous job on helping him out in whatever he needed. Love and Prayers to all the Family. May you Rest in Peace Richard! Your memories will live on forever…..
Richard left such a huge impact on our lives the few years that we had with him. Always had an easy conversation with him and felt as if you’ve known him for years. So easy to like. So blessed we were able to know him and have him in our lives. I’m so sorry and my heart hurts for the family. We love you all.