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H. Dale Dunnam

1940 - 2024

H. Dale Dunnam obituary, 1940-2024, Denham Springs, LA

BORN

1940

DIED

2024

H. Dunnam Obituary

H. Dale Dunnam. Born December 19, 1940, Ellisville, MS. Resident of Denham Springs, LA., veteran of US Army, retired from IBM Corporation. Dale served in many capacities during his lifetime, including Elder, Trustee, AWANA leader, VBS teacher, assistant scout master, and Gideon. He is survived by his wife and love of his life Shirley B. Dunnam, three children, Brent Boudreaux (Page), Stacie Bourgoyne (Fred),Karen Pinsonat (Derek), seven grandchildren, Amanda White (TJ), Lauren Lee (Adam), Tatyana Boudreaux, Natasha Boudreaux, Jennifer James, Cooper and Turner Pinsonat, nine great grandchildren, Embry, Elliott and Evelyn White, Booker and Hattie Lee, James, Jeremy and Jonah Boudreaux, and James Randal Wingate Jr., and by his brother, Sherwood Dunnam (Charmaine). He was preceded in death by parents, Herman Dunnam and Dossie Dunnam Hunstock, and by brother, Mike Dunnam. If desired, donations can be made in his memory to Samaritans Purse, Family Research Council, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church.

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Published by The Advocate from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for H. Dunnam

Prayers and sympathy to Dale's family and friends. Dale will always be remembered as a wonderful person who was always willing to help others. I had the privilege to have worked with him at IBM. He was greatly respected by both his peers as well as his customers, because of his knowledge and willingness to assist in whatever way he could. May he Rest in Peace.

Ralph Jukkola

Work

July 11, 2024

My thoughts & prayers are with Shirley & the entire Dunham family as you grieve the loss of Dale.
Dale was such a wonderful thoughtful person who I will ever be grateful for the love & kindness he & Shirley expressed to my Mom (Opal Avery).
I know he will be missed by so many but he leaves a wonderful legacy of Christian love.

Linda Alonzo

July 9, 2024

Brother Dale was such a wonderful God Loving man, who would help anyone in need. He helped Me and my family after the flood. He will be truly missed, but I will see him again with the Good Lord.

Pam Tannehill

Friend

July 9, 2024

Dale was one of the finest men I´ve ever known. He worked hard for his Savior and I know he´s walking the streets of gold. Our earthly selves will miss him greatly but we have the reassurance that we WILL see him again one day.

Bennie Payne

Friend

July 9, 2024

Dale was one of my favorite people to work with at IBM. He was always willing to help and share his knowledge. I´ll always be thankful for that. My deepest sympathy.

Michelle A. Cordes

Work

July 9, 2024

A great example of a true Christian. Dale was a wonderful friend who would lay down his life to help others. He is truly missed by family and friends. This is not goodbye, but, we will see you later.

Doy and Mary Lynne Henson

July 9, 2024

I met Dale a few times over the years. He was always a considerate gentleman. I know he will be missed.

David M Matlosz

Friend

July 9, 2024

A faithful Christian and great example of a servant and gentleman

Greg & Jan Magee

Friend

July 8, 2024

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Jul

12

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Greenwell Springs Baptist Church

LA

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