Rodney L. Dunn, 70, of Jackson passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at his home.
He was born July 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau to the late Clyde and Ida Mae Peters Dunn. Rodney and Joanna G. Williams were married April 14, 1973, in Olive Branch, Illinois.
He worked for the Drury Company for over 40 years and retired from Miller Drywall. He was a member of Carpenter Local Union 1770.
Rodney was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved to take his kids and grandkids boating and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Joanna Dunn of Jackson; daughters, Kelly Freeman and Ashley Dunn, both of Jackson; sister, Linda (Robert) Culkin of Olive Branch; sister-in-law, Sarah Dunn of St. Louis; grandchildren, BriAnna Freeman, Jacob Freeman, Kaleigh Wilson and Josie McNeely; many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Dennis Dunn and twins Mike and Pat Dunn; and sister, Roberta Skaggs.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.
Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Morley, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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