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Obituary For Stanley Lee Dunn
Mr. Stanley Lee Dunn, better known as “Golden Boy” and “Heartthrob”, was born on July 13, 1955 in Valley, AL. He was the fifth child of the late Wille (Luke) and Catherine Darden Dunn. Stanley gained his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Capital Hill Health and Rehab Center, Montgomery, AL. Stanley confessed Christ at an early age and joined Ebenezer Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend C.R. Sheridan. He attended Lanier High School and after integration, graduated from Lanett High School in 1973. In the 1970’s and 1980’s he wrote and recorded several songs with the band, Soul Unlimited, where he was the original drummer. Later in life Stanley traveled the Eastern United States working as an apprentice of carpentry until his retirement in 2018. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary McLemore; brother, Lamar Dunn, and two brothers-in-law, Gary Thornton and James Armstead.
Stanley leaves his legacy of love: one son, Quincy (Dr. Elizabeth) Murphy of Montgomery, AL; one daughter, Errika (David) Thomas of Atlanta, GA and one special daughter Shawanda Murphy of Lanett, AL; eight grandchildren, Romello Murphy, Niya Murphy, Jaelon Harris, Ra’Shawn Murphy, Cameron Murphy, Addyson Thomas, and Asher Murphy; two brothers, Carey Dunn and Billy (Brenda) Dunn of Lanett, AL; four sisters, Tollie Dunn Armstead of Lanett, AL, Angelyn Thornton of Columbus, GA, Cynthia Dunn- Marietta, GA and Jeraldine Polk, Waco, TX; a special brother-in-law, Charles McLemore, Sr.; two special nephews/brothers, Kelvin McLemore and Charles(Gaytresha) McLemore, Jr; a special devoted friend, Willie Ann Smedley, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Graveside Service for Mr. Dunn will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. EST in the Hillcrest Cemetery with the Bishop Donald Lancaster, Rev. Tony Avery, Rev. Billy Avery and Rev. W. G. Wimberly, Assisting.
Public Viewing will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary. To express online condolences visit www.mwleemortuary.com Funeral Arrangement is entrusted to M.W. Lee Mortuary.
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Add A CondolenceTollie and family, I extend my sincerest condolences. I am sorry for your loss. Continue to trust in our almighty God.
Tollie and family, I extend my sincerest condolences. I am sorry for your loss. Continue to trust in our almighty God.
I am so glad your suffering has ended and your journey begins. I will miss you in this realm but look forward to seeing you in the next. I love you Unkle Stan.
Quincy thank you for thinking of us during this time of mourning. Always considered Stanley a very close personal friend. He was always so nice to me and greeted me with that big smile when I saw him. I know he suffered lately and he is in a better place now. Let Erica and your mother along with Cookie and her family know you people are in our prayers. Thanks again for passing this on and we will be praying for you and yours. Steve Brooks
Rip Stanley, you will truly be missed my friend.
Rest in Paradise Unc-you truly will be missed,with lots of enjoyable memories. Sleep on Golden Boy
God saw you getting tired,And he called you home, Each time we see your pictures, You seem to smile, I know your smiling now but know that we love you and the love we shared will never die love you Uncle Stanley
You went away so suddenly, I did not say goodbye,But a brothers love can never die, Our precious memories will forever live I love you forever and always Love Your Brother.
Billy
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