DUNN

Ray Bernard Dunn, 86, formerly of Corpus Christi, Texas and resident of Gramercy, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2016. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Adair Ellis Dunn, and seven daughters: Linda White- Hunt (Keith), Ursula Howell (Kenny), Dana Territo (David), Kathy Watkins, Sandy Sanders (Randy), Sherry Haydel (Dale), and Stacie Ordoyne (Kirk); and one son, Kerry Dunn (Sheila). He also leaves behind nineteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He proudly served in the Army Air Force from 1946-1949. Retired from Colonial Sugar Refinery in Gramercy. Active member of Sacred Heart Parish, serving as chairperson of the Adoration Ministry and as Eucharistic Minister for the local nursing home. He loved his family and spent his retirement years smoking meats, most of which he donated to the local food shelter. Generous, giving, devout in his faith, he now rests peacefully in the arms of the Lord. Preceded in death by his son, Claude Dunn, his parents, Claude and Olivia Dunn; his two sisters, Margaret Batcheller and Ruth Corrales, and two godchildren, Stephen Joseph Corrales and George Batcheller, Jr. In lieu of flowers, mourners are asked to provide a donation to Ray’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Rose Lynn Funeral Home, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA and resume on Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gramercy, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. Bereavement to follow at the Sacred Heart Center. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com.