Richard Dwayne Dunlap, 43, of Sod went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at CAMC General Hospital after a short illness.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Phyllis McCallister, Billy R. Dunlap and Homer Torman.
Richard was a 1991 graduate of Duval High School. He loved attending church and became a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church at the age of six. Richard loved people, gospel music and never met a stranger. He always had a smile, a hug and a handshake for everyone he met and was a special blessing to all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving parents, Rick and Judy Dunlap; sister, Marketta (Joey) Collins; brother, Shawn (Andrea) Dunlap; grandmother, Thelma Torman; nephews and nieces, Adam, Nick, Audra, Kate, Micah, Chloe and Aiden, whom Richard loved dearly; and along with a host of other family and friends.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, with Pastor Homer Hensley, Mark Ruby and Jody Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Samson Cemetery, Garretts Bend. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The family is deeply grateful to the doctors and nurses at CAMC General STICU for their wonderful love and care; and also to our church family and friends for their love and support during this time.
I’m so sorry for your loss may God hold u close in this time of need wish I could of been there for you and the family but just know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers love you guys God bless
So sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. I have many fond memories of him, his warm smile and gentle ways.
You both are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through these difficult times. May the Lord lay his hands
upon you both.
Iris Causey says: Thursday: 30 April 2015
Richard Aunt Iris & Uncle Danny will miss you more than u will know! We Love you from the bottom of our hearts! You are a very special person to us but now I know you can walk my angel so go wherever u want sweet heart! Run until your legs can’t stand it! Josh & Chase says they Love u & will miss u too buddy. We will see u again one day Love you!
Mr. & Mrs. Dunlap, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your son. I came to know Richard through the day program several years ago at Prestera. I was one of the nurses that cared for him while he was there. I just wanted you to know what a sweet, precious, humble individual Richard was. He always had a smile on his face. May you be wrapped in the loving arms of our Lord as you face many difficult days to come. Blessings, Shelia Bell
My family and I are consumed with sadness to learn of the loss of Richard. He truly was one of kind, peaceful, and gentle souls I have had the pleasure of meeting. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May the passage of time heal your grief.
You will sadly be missed and love.. My heart cries everyday.. I was there holding your hand in the Hospital everyday.. You can run now.. Run like you have never ran before.. Richard things are not the same without you… But I love you and will see you again.. Give Daddy, Mark and Angie a big hug from me.. Aunt Kathy and Bobby