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Thomas Dunn

June 18, 1927 — September 3, 2013

Thomas Douglas Dunn, 86, of Midland died September 3, 2013 at Egle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lonaconing. Born on June 18, 1927 in Midland he was the son of the late Nathaniel "Red" Dunn and Jane (Gray) Dunn.

He was preceded in death by his wife Alice "Alkie" Marie (Cooper) Dunn on December 29, 2006 and they were married on January 26, 1957 in Midland; two sisters, Jeannette Broadwater and Agnes Robertson and three nephews, Tommy Joe Broadwater, Dale Cooper and Gene Cooper.

Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII and was a member of the Gold Circle Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.. He was a member of the Midland Grace United Methodist Church. He had worked as a milk deliverer for 43 years for Dashiell Dairy Inc. and Potomac Farms. He was a member of the Local Union #453 International Brotherhood of Teamsters Chauffeurs Warehousemen and Helpers and the Teamsters Retirees Local #453.

Tom was a life member of the Midland Volunteer Fire Company for 50 years. He was very involved in the fire company, acting as custodian for the fireman's tavern and he was an original member of  the bingo committee. He really enjoyed working bingo.

He enjoyed playing baseball and had played for the Midland Baseball League, Twi-Light League and Bi-State League. He also played every year but last year in Midland's Old Timer's Game. He liked to hunt and was a NY Yankees fan. He would spend most of his Friday nights with the Glutton Club of Carlos.

He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Agnes Cooper ad Wilma Winner; six nieces, Alice Burkhart, Billie Jane Gardner, Mary Jane Douglas, Faith Workman, Roxann Baeza and Tamara Cooper; two nephews, Rick Cooper and Bill Cooper; many great and great-great nieces and nephews and special friends, Jim McKenzie, Brennie Mills and Les Hitchins.

Family and friends will be received at the Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Midland on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 1-3PM and 6-8PM.  A memorial service will be held by Midland Vol. Fire Co. and Ladies Auxiliary at 6:15 PM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Harry Burchell officiating. Interment will be held at Frostburg Memorial Park.

A special thank you is extended to the Egle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center second floor staff for the great care Tom received.

Memorial donations may be made to the Midland Vol. Fire Co. at 14823 Broadway Ave, Midland, MD 21532.

Pallbearers will be members of the Midland Vol. Fire Co
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Sunday, September 8, 2013

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

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19814 Big Ln Ave
Midland, MD 21542

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Visitation

Sunday, September 8, 2013

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

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19814 Big Ln Ave
Midland, MD 21542

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Funeral Service

Monday, September 9, 2013

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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19814 Big Ln Ave
Midland, MD 21542

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