Birth:
8 Feb 1866 in Montrose, Henry County,
Missouri
Death:
5 Mar 1943 in Greenville, Hunt County,
Texas
Burial:
Forest Park Cemetery, Greenville,
Hunt County, Texas
Greenville, TX, Mar 5 1943 - Heart Attack Is Fatal Here Today To W. A. Dunlap -
W. A. Dunlap 77, operator of a blacksmith shop in Greenville for half a century,
and one of the best known men in this section of the state, died suddenly at
7:45 o'clock this morning at his home 1517 Oneal Street. Mr. Dunlap's death was
attributed to a heart attack which struck him soon after he left his bed to
begin the day's activities. Complete funeral arrangements had not been made
today pending the arrival of relatives, but services will be conducted by Rev.
Nimmo Goldston, pastor of the Central Christian Church and burial will be in
Forest Park Cemetery, with members of Fred Ende Lodge, I.O.O.F in charge of
services at the grave. Arrangements are in charge of the Gray Funeral Home. The
pioneer blacksmith recognized for many years as one of the most proficient
workers in his trade was a native of Montrose, Missouri, was born on February 8 1866 and was Christened William Adam Dunlap. When he was a
young man he moved from Missouri to Farmersville and later moved Greenville and had since resided here. One of the most highly
esteemed citizens in this area, Mr. Dunlap had many friends, who, after learning
of his death were quick to laud him for his numerous fine traits. He was
referred to as a man of honesty, integrity, and loyalty, one appreciated his
friends and rejoiced in being able to serve them. He was devoted to members of
his family, and took great pride in serving his city in acts which were
unobtrusive, yet known by those nearest him. Mr. Dunlap was the oldest living
member of Fred Ende Lodge I.O.O.F. . Had he lived until May his membership would
have covered a period of fifty years. During all the years that he was
affiliated with the organization he was one of it's most ardent workers, and
during the years when he was more active he was in attendance regularly at lodge
meetings, and took a leadership in the furtherance of it's programs. He had been
a member of the Central Christian Church in Greenville for many years, and endeavored to follow it's tenets
in his everyday life. Mr. Dunlap is survived by two daughters and four sons,
Mrs. Guy Shofner of Greenville and Mrs. John Dickey of Bonham; Walter Dunlap,
Albert Dunlap, Willie F. Dunlap and Amos Dunlap all of Greenville; sixteen
grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two brothers W. L. Dunlap of Kansas
City and E. D. Dunlap of Leavenworth, Missouri. His wife who was Anna Bell
McCasland, passed away in 1931.
Father:Adam
D. Dunlap b: 12 Feb 1832 in Augusta County, Virginia Mother:Mary Paxton b: 21 April 1837 in Virginia
Marriage 1 Annie
Belle McCasland b: 27 Oct 1863 in Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee
Married: 1882 in Collin County, Texas
Sources:
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Text: Obituaries of Henry County, MO
Type: E-Mail Message
Author: Barbara Schroeder
Location: bschroeder1952@kc.rr.com