| Obit For | Henry David Dunn |
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| Headline | UNCLE HENRY DUNN PASSES AWAY THURSDAY, AGE 83 |
| Text | Henry David Dunn was born in Springfield, Mo., June 6th 1845, departed this life at his home in the Pasley neighborhood, south of Cassville, April 11, 1929, age 83 years, 10 months and 5 days. He suffered a stoke of paralysis about eight years ago, and has been in falling health since that time, He had been confined to his bed for about eight weeks. The family has resided in the Pasley community for 34 years, formerly living on Washburn Prairie.
On August 15, 1867 he and Miss Mary A. Forrester were married. To this union eight children were born, three of them drying in infancy, One daughter, Mrs. Minnie Hunt passed ways Nov. 23, 1918. The children who are living are, W. E. Dunn of Cassville. Mrs. J. S. Hopkins, living in the Pasley community, Mrs. Lillie Hefley of Cassville, and R. L. Dunn, who with his wife made their home with Mr. And Mrs. Dunn. Beside his wife and children, he leaves fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his death. Mr. Dunn was converted about thirty years ago, but did not unite with the church until about two years ago. He was baptized into the fellowship of Corinth church, on August 23, 1927, by Chas Vanzandt. During his last sickness he spoke often of his demise and assured his friends of his readiness to go. Mr. Dunn was a good neighbor and was always ready to render assistance to those in need. Funeral services were conducted at the home on Friday afternoon. April 12, 1929 by Chas Vanzandt. A large assembly of neighbors and friends gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. Members of the I.O.O.F. lodge from Seligman, Purdy, Washburn, Cassville and other places held services at the grave in the Corinth cemetery. Mr. Dunn has been a member of this lodge for fifty-two years. Hankins Funeral Directors had charge. Uncle Henry was a lovable character and he with his estimable wife had carried off honors in various contests held throughout this section for being the oldest married couple present. He raised a splendid family and in his declining days, greatly enjoyed meeting and talking with his old time acquaintances. He was an honest man, always lending a helping hand to the unfortunates and distressed. A few months ago he and his good wife enjoyed a trip to the Odd Fellows home. He was one of the oldest members of that order in this section and never ceased telling his many friends of the fine trip and courteous treatment afforded him on that trip. The county has lost one of it best citizens and the Democrat joins the many friends of the grief stricken family in extending sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | April 19, 1929 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | State Historical Society of Missouri |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
