Richard Dunham
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Richard W. Dunham, of Edna, known affectionately to all as “Rick”, passed away Wednesday night July 1, 2015. He was surrounded by his wife of 48 years, Donna, and his children.
His service to God throughout his life was what he would want most to be remembered. He served at Robinson Street church of Christ as an elder for several years until his battle with cancer. What most people recall about Rick was his sense of humor. He loved to have fun and joke around, and he chose happiness in every situation. He could make anyone laugh and feel included. He was warm and kind and generous of spirit.
Rick served his country stateside in the Army during the Vietnam War. For the past 20 years, Rick worked as the business manager for John D. Mercer & Associates; he retired in September of 2014. During his retirement, Rick spent time visiting his grandchildren and building model railroads, his favorite hobby. He will be so very missed by all who loved him cherished his love.
Richard is survived by his wife, Donna Lynn Jennings Dunham of Edna; daughters, Melissa Dunham Winzeler and her husband Eric of Lubbock, Laurie Lynn Hemphill and her husband Matthew of Spring; sisters, Tomelynne Hemingway of Washington, Linda Chandler and her husband John of Yoakum; brother, Bobby Dunham and his wife Donna of Edna; grandchildren, Abigail Winzeler, Will Winzeler and Emily Ann Hemphill, and numerous nieces and nephews
He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Afton Dunham and Clara Good Dunham.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 6, at 2:30 p.m. Burial to follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna. Mark Mayberry of Alvin will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas, 77030 or the church of Christ, 301 Robinson St., Edna, Texas 77957.
Pallbearers will be Jake Akin, John Mercer, Forrest Morris, Robert Volkmer, Paul Linden and Brian Glover. Honorary pallbearers are nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, John D. Mercer & Associates and Dr. Sabbagh & staff in Victoria.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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