Tony J. Dunn, 67

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Tony Joe Dunn, 67, of Benld, died on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at 9:44 p.m. at his residence.

A memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld is assisting the family.

Mr. Dunn was born April 5, 1951, in Litchfield, to Charles Ross and Alba (Failoni) Dunn.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves, serving during the Vietnam War era. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from Eastern Illinois University.

Mr. Dunn was a member of the Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity and was an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan.

He is survived by his brother, Jack (Connie) Dunn of Gillespie; a sister, Cathy (Pete) Shinagawa of Eagarville; nieces, Kelly and Kim Dunn; nephew, Daniel Shinagawa; and a great-niece, Mia Dunn.

Mr. Dunn was preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew, Brett Dunn.

Memorials may be directed to Partnership for Educational Excellence District 7 or Gillespie-Benld Ambulance Service.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.kravanyafuneral.com.