Oscar Darnell Dunbar
August 10, 1935 ~ January 12, 2013
Oscar Darnell Dunbar, 77, of Jefferson City, MO died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at St. Mary's Health Center.
He was born on August 10, 1935, in Lake Village, Arkansas, the son of the late Rufus and Thelma (Tolliver) Dunbar.
Mr. Dunbar attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City.
His wife of 47 years, Clara Mae Smith preceded him in death.
Mr. Dunbar served in the United States Army for over 20 years retiring as a Master Sergeant. He later worked as a caseworker for the Missouri Department of Corrections where he retired after 26 years of service.
He was an active member of Quinn Chapel AME Church, American Legion post 231, and the Capital City Masonic Lodge #9.
Mr. Dunbar enjoyed gardening, reading, and watching sports. His greatest love and devotion was to his family.
Survivors include: four children, Zachary Dunbar, St. Louis; LaSonya Dunbar, Jefferson City; Billy (Jannie) Dunbar, Jefferson City; Miker Dunbar, Jefferson City; six grandchildren, Billy Dunbar II, Oklahoma; Loretha Dunbar, St. Louis; Donovan (Danielle)Dennis, England; Taylor Dunbar, Kansas City, MO; Cambrea Dunbar, Jefferson City; Nia Dunbar, Jefferson City; and two step-grandchildren, Atilvia Spencer, Ashley Spencer both of Jefferson City.
He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Rosayln Dennis and Pershelle Dunbar.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 19, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church 529 Lafayette Jefferson City, MO.
Burial will be at Tolliver Dunbar Cemetery in Lake Village Arkansas.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2013, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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LaSonya,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your dad meant the world to you.I could tell by the way your eyes lit up and the big smile you wore when speaking of him. May the Lord continue to bless and guide you and your family at this time and in the future. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Luella Johnson
LaSonya,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your dad meant the world to you.I could tell by the way your eyes lit up and the big smile you wore when speaking of him. May the Lord continue to bless and guide you and your family at this time and in the future. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Luella Johnson
Billy,
I am so sorry to here about your Dad. I never met him, but enjoyed your stories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chrisi Baker
Billy,
I am so sorry to here about your Dad. I never met him, but enjoyed your stories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chrisi Baker
Dear LaSonya,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father! I always enjoyed listening to you talk about him and the lessons he spoke of to you and the girls! I know he was very special to you and your daughters. I enjoyed waving good morning to him on the days he drove you to work, his smile could light up an entire room. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Kim Parmley
Dear LaSonya,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father! I always enjoyed listening to you talk about him and the lessons he spoke of to you and the girls! I know he was very special to you and your daughters. I enjoyed waving good morning to him on the days he drove you to work, his smile could light up an entire room. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Kim Parmley
Dear LaSonya and family, my deepest sympathy and prayers
as you and your family endure the lost of your father, patriarch, mentor and friend. Knowing that he his in the arms of God,will hopefully give you some comfort. Praying for safe travel as you take your Father home.
God Bless You,
Diana Burke
Dear LaSonya and family, my deepest sympathy and prayers
as you and your family endure the lost of your father, patriarch, mentor and friend. Knowing that he his in the arms of God,will hopefully give you some comfort. Praying for safe travel as you take your Father home.
God Bless You,
Diana Burke
The Dunbar Family,
I am sorry to read of your loss. A loved one lost can grieve the heart, and make us yearn for tomorrow, when Jehovah will keep the promise of no pain, no death and no sorrow. This promise is found at Revelation 21:4. Can you imagine a time when there will be no more death? We will be reunited with our loved ones and will be able to share everlasting life with them. It is a wonderful promise we have to look forward to. I hope this helps you cope. Remember to look to Jehovah God who can and will comfort you.
The Dunbar Family,
I am sorry to read of your loss. A loved one lost can grieve the heart, and make us yearn for tomorrow, when Jehovah will keep the promise of no pain, no death and no sorrow. This promise is found at Revelation 21:4. Can you imagine a time when there will be no more death? We will be reunited with our loved ones and will be able to share everlasting life with them. It is a wonderful promise we have to look forward to. I hope this helps you cope. Remember to look to Jehovah God who can and will comfort you.
Zachary, Sonya, Billy and Frenchie, I mourn with you, you know that. Many of the Waynesville/Ft. Leonard Wood Family asked that I pass along their condolences to you. I always enjoyed talking to your Dad. He made me feel like he was always glad to see me. He also reminded me of the special place that Military life had in our hearts. Family.
I will continue to lift you guys up in my prayers. I love you much.
Shirley Holt-Bishop.
Zachary, Sonya, Billy and Frenchie, I mourn with you, you know that. Many of the Waynesville/Ft. Leonard Wood Family asked that I pass along their condolences to you. I always enjoyed talking to your Dad. He made me feel like he was always glad to see me. He also reminded me of the special place that Military life had in our hearts. Family.
I will continue to lift you guys up in my prayers. I love you much.
Shirley Holt-Bishop.