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Homer F. Dunkerson

Dec. 06, 1936 | Oct. 15, 2016
| Dec. 06, 1936 | Oct. 15, 2016

Mr. Homer F. Dunkerson, born December 6, 1936 in Burna, KY, passed away on October 15, 2016 at Salem Springlake Nursing and Rehabilitation. 

Mr Dunkerson was of the Baptist Faith and an active member of American Legion Post 217 of Burna, KY, as a Veteran of the United States Air Force.  He was a fourteen year employee of Modine Manufacturing Company before becoming self-employed and starting his own trucking business in 1973 from which he retired in 2001.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Jean Phelps Dunkerson; mother, Edna Guill Bailey and stepfather, Leon Bailey; and father, Truman Dunkerson.

He is survived by three sisters, Nancy Hanley (Lannie), Debbie Mauck and Diane Leftrick (Donnie) all of Springfield, TN; and brother-in-law, Jerry Phelps (Judy) of Robbs, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Hampton Cemetery with burial to follow.   

There will be no public visitation.

In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Legion Post 217, 1364 US Highway 60 E, Burna, KY 42028.    

Condolences may be left on line at boydfuneraldirectors.com


Boyd Funeral Directors & Cremation Services
212 East Main Street,
Salem, KY 42078
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