Gerald “Garry” Kent Dunavin

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Memorial services for Gerald “Garry” Kent Dunavin, 67, Eudora, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora, KS. Gerald passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at his home.

Garry was born August 24, 1952 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Paul and Ruth (Ryan) Dunavin.

He graduated from Eudora High School in 1970. He was drafted into the army in October of 1970. He served in Germany until May of 1972. He was awarded a National Defense Service Medal along with a Sharpshooter M16 Medal.

He retired from the KU Athletic Department where he worked as a Facility Maintenance Worker.

He married Fran Williams on July 29, 1989 in Lawrence, Kansas and celebrated 30 years of marriage. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children; Rachel (Steve) Benoit, Jake (Kyli) Dunavin, Taylor Dunavin, adopted girls; Tiffany and Danielle Pickering, three grandsons; Joshua Kent Benoit, Cole Benoit, Kane Dunavin, four siblings; Paula (Dino) Guffey, Daniel (Peggy) Dunavin, Dennis Dunavin, Terry (Annie) Dunavin, and several nieces and nephews.

Garry was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings; Jean Colley, L.D. Dunavin, Roddy Dunavin, and Bob Dunavin.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Garry Dunavin Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

11 Condolences

  1. Roger & Rebecca Larson on October 15, 2019 at 6:00 pm

    Garry was a happy go-lucky person that will be missed by all. So sorry for your loss.



  2. Danny & Brenda Bearden on October 16, 2019 at 6:27 am

    Dear Fran
    Holding you close in our thoughts and hoping you are doing OK.



  3. Jim Ellis on October 16, 2019 at 8:18 pm

    Garry loves life and he loves people. He was always a joy to be around and will be greatly missed.



  4. Rebecca Shockley on October 16, 2019 at 11:56 pm

    Fran, we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Garry, we are keeping you and your family close in our thoughts and prayers!????????❤️



  5. Richard Rodriquez on October 17, 2019 at 4:38 am

    So sorry for your loss Fran and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.



  6. connie evans on October 17, 2019 at 8:01 am

    so sorry for your loss, prayers for all



  7. Amy Robbins on October 17, 2019 at 9:05 am

    Fran – I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you….



  8. Shari Gladman on October 17, 2019 at 6:23 pm

    Fran, thinking of you and your family in your time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss, and sending prayers for you all.



  9. Stephanie Stroud on October 18, 2019 at 2:35 pm

    Fran, I’m a very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. ♥️



  10. Anita Abel on October 18, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    Fran,
    We are so sorry to hear about Garry. Our sincere condolences.
    Carl and Anita Abel



  11. Sherry Downing on October 20, 2019 at 9:20 am

    Fran, Garry will be missed. I always enjoyed talking with him. Such a nice and welcoming person.
    Dailen and Sherry Downing



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