William Dunn age 84 of Smithville passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1936 to his parents the late, Howard and Daliah Johnson Dunn. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Euola Dunn; sisters, Frances Winfree, and Inez Warden; brother, Edwin Dunn. William served in the United States Army, was retired from Texas Boot where he was a supervisor and did carpenter work after retirement. He is survived by his daughter, Star (Benny) Frederick of Smithville; grandson, Thomas Wayne Frederick of Watertown; great-grandchildren , Alexis Hope Frederick of Smithville, Freya Frederick of Watertown and Remington Frederick of Lebanon; sister, Juanita (Everett) Carrick; several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services will be Monday August 3, 2020 at 2:PM at Jefferson Cemetery with Bro, Michael Hale officiating with burial to follow. Visitation will be Monday August 3, 2020 at 12:noon until 1:30 PM at which time will go to the cemetery for graveside service. Due to the COVID-19, the Governors Executive Order 38 and Social Distancing Guidelines; Our pews are marked off to respect the guidelines and allow approximately 100-125 people for the service, and we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise Social Distancing. The Funeral Home Lounge is Closed and NO Food or Drinks are allowed in the Funeral Home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
