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James Franklin Dunn

February 16, 1934 — March 7, 2026

Hazel Park

James Franklin Dunn

DUNN, James Franklin; of Hazel Park formerly of Clarkston; born February 16, 1934 in Athensville, IL to Amal and Bessie Dunn; passed away on March 7, 2026 at the age of 92.

Husband of Judy (nee Sumner) for 62 years.

Father of Janette (James) Harrison, James "Jimmy" (Rey Medina) Dunn, Jonathon (Erin) Dunn and the late Jeanene (Michael) Carter.

Grandpa "Papa" of Sara (Patrick) Przybylski, Brian (Brad Tata) Harrison, Emily Dunn, Lindsey Dunn and Liam Dunn.

Great Grandpa "Old Papa" of Clifford and Juliet.

Brother of Jay (Cheryl) Dunn. Preceded in death by six siblings.

Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Jim served in the U.S. Army and the Air National Guard of IL /Reserve of the Air Force during the Korean war era. He graduated from Millikin University, Decatur, IL with a bachelor's degree. He earned a master's degree from Wayne State University. He was a superintendent at General Motor Plant, Pontiac and later retired from the Hamtramck Plant.  Jim loved to golf and was an avid reader.  He enjoyed vegetable gardening and the challenge of solving a Sudoku puzzle.

Friends may visit Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston on Sunday, March 15th  starting at 12 Noon until a 1:30pm Memorial Service.

Interment at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.

Memorials may be made to ASPCA .

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Sunday, March 15, 2026

12:00 - 1:30 pm

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5929 S Main St, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346

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Sunday, March 15, 2026

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