Ronald Dunbar

CAIRO, Ill. -- Ronald A. Dunbar, 57, of Cairo died Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at his home.

He was born Jan. 13, 1947, in Pawtucket, R.I., son of Aldred Abraham and Rita Catherine Justice Dunbar.

Dunbar was a clerk with Bourland Paint Co. several years before retiring.

He served in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include a son, Melvin Duncan of Cairo, and a sister, Marilyn Tully of St. Petersburg, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at National Cemetery in Mound City, Ill., with the Rev. Robert McCoy officiating.

Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo is in charge of arrangements.