DL Capt. Robert E. Dunn, Jr.

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Robert E. Dunn, Jr.

October 02, 1941 ~ March 03, 2015

 

Word has reached us with the passing of retired DL pilot Captain Robert E. Dunn, Jr., age 73.   Captain Dunn joined Delta Air Lines 01-09-1969 and retired in 2001, based 031/ATL.  He is survived by his wife Sandra. 

To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at www.shellhousefuneralhome.com/ 

Personal condolences may be sent to the Dunn family at  

2 Water Oak Court , Aiken  SC  29803-2528   ...  (803) 642-4054 

Captain Dunn's obituary notes that a Memorial Service will be held this Saturday, March 7th at 1:00 PM followed by a reception 

at St. John's United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. NW in Aiken, South Carolina.

 

                Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN 

 

  http://www.shellhousefuneralhome.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/default/fh_id/11117
 Obituary............................
Surrounded by his loving family, Robert E. Dunn, Jr., age 73, was welcomed into heaven by his Sweet Savior and also his son, Jim, on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.

 

Born October 2, 1941, in Gallatin, TN, to the late Frances and Robert E. Dunn, Sr., he graduated from Gallatin High School and Middle Tennessee State University. Bob served in the U.S. Navy in many locations, including active duty in Vietnam, as a Navy pilot. He retired from Delta Airlines as a Captain and Flight Instructor, and he was a lifelong United Methodist who served as a Stephens Minister, Capital Campaign Chairman and Church Council member at St. John's United Methodist Church in Aiken, SC. He was also a former member of the Senior Men's Club of Aiken.

 

He leaves behind his devoted wife of 52 years, Sandra, and two daughters, Jane Ellen (Frank) Hudson of LaGrange, GA, and Susie (Gordon) Whitener of Knoxville, TN. Additionally, he is survived by a sister, Diane (Tom) Miniard of Aiken, and grandchildren Frank Hudson, Jr. and Robert Dunn Hudson of Abingdon, VA, Caroline (Curt) Duncan, Macy Whitener, James Whitener, John Whitener, Maggie Whitener and Molly Whitener, all of Knoxville, TN, and one great granddaughter, Lily Hudson of Abingdon. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends and his beloved little dog Zach. He touched their lives in many special ways for which they loved and adored him.

 

Memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund at St. John's United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. NW, Aiken, SC 29801.

 

There will be a Celebration of Life memorial service at St. John's UMC officiated by the Rev. Dr. Tim McLendon and the Rev. Dr. Ray Litts in Aiken on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a reception hosted by his Sunday School class, Growing Christians. Interment will be private, at a later date in LaGrange, GA, next to their son, James Alexander Dunn.

 

Mr. Dunn’s online guest book may be signed by visiting www.shellhousefuneralhome.com

 

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

 

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From: "Homestead"  Wednesday, March 04, 2015 8:25 PM> http://PCN.homestead.com/Death_Form.html
 Deceased full name     Robert E. Dunn, Jr.
 Date of Birth     10-02-1941
 Date of Death     3-3-2015
 Relationship     Pilot  Retired
  Domicile     ATL
 Age at death     73
 Living Spouse     Sandra
 Airline    DAL
  Obit    

From: Snjjose@aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 8:39 PM
> To: membership@deltagoldenwings.com
> Subject: Capt Robert Dunn passed away
> Capt Bob Dunn passed away in Aiken SC today. Shellhouse-Rivers funeral home in Aiken S.C. has Obit. 
> Capt. Joe Fagundes
> 706-881-1393
> When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.
> - Leonardo da Vinci
> http://www.shellhousefuneralhome.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/default/fh_id/11117
> Joe sent the Delta Golden Wings this info.  Dave Ewing