James M. Dunn
January 1, 1970 - January 12, 2017

James (Jamie: Jim) M. Dunn III of Bolivia, NC passed away on January 12th 2017 from Congestive Heart Failure.

He was born on October 28th 1952 in Forestport NY. Son of Doris Wood Keefe and James M Dunn II.

Jim will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He loved to pick on family & friends. He also loved animals of all kinds.

He graduated from Adirondack High School in 1970. Attended Morrisville & Mohawk Valley Community Colleges.

Jim worked for Utica Boilers for 22 years and at United Cerebral Palsy and retired from DDSO in 2012. He drove for Paine Bus, First Student and Birnie Bus part-time.

Jim loved sports and fondly remembers playing baseball, basketball and football in his younger years in the Boonville area.

Jim leaves behind his wife Karen Jagger Dunn of Bolivia NC. His children; Michelle (Bill) Burke of Bolivia, NC; Christopher Dunn, Melissa Dunn of Ilion, NY; and stepson Adrian (Jen) Stinger of Westmoreland NY. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jeff Newey, Chandler Dunn, Collin Burke, Billie Jean Burke and Rhynnon Dunn. He is also survived by his nephew Corey Dunn of NM and sister-in-law’s Connie Daley Zelinski, Nancy Daley Solberg (Alan); Ellen Daley Grayson (Richard) of Madrid, NY. He also leaves behind his beloved furry kids; Katie, Honey, Spunkie and Sweetie.

Jim was predeceased by his mother, brother Bruce, aunts and uncles.

Jim’s wish was to have his ashes buried in the ocean.

The family would like to thank the Walker Family; Steve, Christy, Jared and Arizona for the love shown to Jim, Karen and family, they are a blessing.

The family would also like to thank the Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Bolivia for the wonderful care given to Jim in his last days.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Coastal Cremations. Please share memories and condolences with the family by clicking on "Share a Memory."


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