Lenville Dunaway obituary: Lenville Dunaway's Obituary, Dayton

In Memory Of
Lenville R. "Len" Dunaway
1951 - 2022

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In Memory Of
Lenville R. "Len" Dunaway
1951 - 2022

Lenville R. Dunaway, “Len”, age 71, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born March 2, 1951 in Beattyville, Kentucky to the late Fred and Willa Lee “Bill” (Gabbard) Dunaway.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Joe, Shirley, and Freddy.

Len is survived by his wife of 21 years, Debbie “Shorty” (Turner) Dunaway; his sons, Bryan (Renae) Dunaway, Mark (Debbie) Dunaway, Mason (Lexi Minton) Delabar; step-son Danny (Lisa) Brodnick; step-daughter Emily Stanley; his grandchildren: twins Danielle Brodnick and Brittany (Matt) Ball, Emily Conner, Cameron Dunaway, Michael Dunaway and Preston Dunaway. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Ava Ball, Bentley Conner, “one on the way” Emery; along with his sister Clara (Jim) Wemer and many nieces, nephews, other loved ones and friends.

Len was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and teacher to those he met. He always took the time to encourage others and help them succeed in all of their endeavors. Over his long career he had a positive impact on those he met and worked with. He was the former Golf Course supervisor at Walnut Grove Country Club, the former partner of the John Deere Dealership in Lodi, Ohio, the former General Manager and Superintendent at the Oxford Country Club, and he also loved working at Car Quest in Oxford.

Len was a Patriot and was very proud of his long service with the Army National Guard.

Len was a MOPAR Man, he loved British sports cars as well as racing and enjoyed many laps around the race track. In his spare time he loved to “tinker” with anything that had a motor and he enjoyed many home projects. Most of all, Len loved his family. He was very proud of them ,enjoyed taking care of them and spending time with them.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Len’s memory.

To share a memory of Len or to leave a special message for his family, please click the 'Share Memories' button above.
Lenville R. Dunaway, “Len”, age 71, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born March 2, 1951 in Beattyville, Kentucky to the late Fred and Willa Lee “Bill” (Gabbard) Dunaway.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Joe, Shirley, and Freddy.

Len is survived by his wife of 21 years, Debbie “Shorty” (Turner) Dunaway; his sons, Bryan (Renae) Dunaway, Mark (Debbie) Dunaway, Mason (Lexi Minton) Delabar; step-son Danny (Lisa) Brodnick; step-daughter Emily Stanley; his grandchildren: twins Danielle Brodnick and Brittany (Matt) Ball, Emily Conner, Cameron Dunaway, Michael Dunaway and Preston Dunaway. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Ava Ball, Bentley Conner, “one on the way” Emery; along with his sister Clara (Jim) Wemer and many nieces, nephews, other loved ones and friends.

Len was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and teacher to those he met. He always took the time to encourage others and help them succeed in all of their endeavors. Over his long career he had a positive impact on those he met and worked with. He was the former Golf Course supervisor at Walnut Grove Country Club, the former partner of the John Deere Dealership in Lodi, Ohio, the former General Manager and Superintendent at the Oxford Country Club, and he also loved working at Car Quest in Oxford.

Len was a Patriot and was very proud of his long service with the Army National Guard.

Len was a MOPAR Man, he loved British sports cars as well as racing and enjoyed many laps around the race track. In his spare time he loved to “tinker” with anything that had a motor and he enjoyed many home projects. Most of all, Len loved his family. He was very proud of them ,enjoyed taking care of them and spending time with them.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Len’s memory.

To share a memory of Len or to leave a special message for his family, please click the 'Share Memories' button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Newcomer - Centerville Chapel
820 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Dayton, OH 45459
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Service

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10:00am
Newcomer - Centerville Chapel
820 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Dayton, OH 45459
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Interment

Miami Valley Memory Gardens
Centerville, Ohio

Kettering Chapel (937-293-4141) is assisting the family

Kettering Chapel (937-293-4141) is assisting the family

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