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Mr. Gary L. Dunkerson, 75, of Salem passed away Friday January 17, 2025 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield.
Gary was a truck driver and he attended New Union Baptist Church.
Survived by wife of 54 years Brenda; son, Anthony “Tony” (April) Dunkerson of Salem; grandson, Austin (Lillie) Dunkerson of Salem; granddaughter, Ashleigh Dunkerson of Paducah; great granddaughter, Aurora of Salem; sister, Velva “Bo” Jacobs of Ledbetter and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by Parents Aubrey “Orb” and Wilma Riley Dunkerson,
Brothers, Glendal Vernon “G. V.” Dunkerson and Aubrey, Jr. “Sonny Boy” Dunkerson, sisters, Mary Croft, Nelda DeWeese and Sandra “Sammie” Porter.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 20, 2025, at 1PM, in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services, with Bro. David Davis and Bro. Chris Damron officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 10:30 AM until the funeral hour on Monday, in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com
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