Dennis Ray Dunavin

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Dennis Ray Dunavin, 74, of Lawrence Kansas passed away on Monday November 21, 2022, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.

Dennis was born on July 31, 1948, in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, the son of Paul and Ruth (Ryan) Dunavin.

Dennis spent his childhood growing up DeSoto Kansas. After serving in the U.S. Army in Korea, he was employed by Western Electric, Stokely Van Camp of Lawrence, and retired from the University of Kansas where he was employed as a custodian. Dennis was a life time member of the DeSoto VFW, and loved riding his Harley.

Dennis was married to Ann Kendell (deceased) of DeSoto. Dennis is survived by his son, Dennis R. Dunavin Jr. (Sheri), Amarillo, TX. Other survivors include brothers, Dan Dunavin, (Peggy) Winter Haven, FL, Terry Dunavin (Annie) Harris, MO, sister Paula Guffey (O’Gene Johnson) Perry, KS, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-laws Wilma, Becky, and Fran Dunavin, and many nephews and nieces.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Ruth Dunavin, brothers, Lawrence Dunavin (LD), Roddy Dunavin, Bobby Dunavin, Garry Dunavin, and sister, Jean Colley, 

A graveside inurnment will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Eudora Cemetery.  

The family suggests memorials in Dennis’ name to the DeSoto VFW and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

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  1. mary and dustin singleton on December 1, 2022 at 11:10 am

    dennis was very caring we loved dennis we always took dennis food grocery shopped for dennis we always was there for him im going to miss him now hes in no more pain anything dennis needed he would always call me i was always there for him it just breaks my heart to know hes been taken from us way too soon r.i.p. dennis we love you



  2. John and Donna Sieber on December 4, 2022 at 9:00 am

    Sympathies to the family of Dennis Dunavin. We know he fought a hard battle before his death. We loved Dennis as he was such a gentle soul and we have known him since he was a child in Sunflower and beyond. Our thoughts are with the family. Hope he has a bike in Heaven. ❤
    God speed Dennis. 🙏



  3. TRIG OLESON AND JEANETTE BORN on December 4, 2022 at 9:33 am

    Lots of great memories with Dennis, and his family. We took several motorcycle trips together. Our sympathy to the family.



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