Johnnie B. Dunaway was born January 16, 1927 in Selmer, Tennessee the son of the late Arch and Gracie Coleman Dunaway. Mr. Dunaway was a retired farmer. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy and the Tennessee National Guard. He was a member of the New Bethel Presbyterian Church and a former McNairy County volunteer fireman.
Mr. Dunaway departed this life on April 15, 2011 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 84 Years, 2 Months, 30 Days.
He is survived by his wife Wilma Dunaway of Selmer, TN; one son, Danny Dunaway and wife Vicki of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren, Amanda Dunaway, Johnathan Dunaway; one sister, Nona Faye Goodrum of Selmer, TN, a sister-in-law, Barbara Dunaway of Selmer , TN; two stepsons, Ronnie Kiddy and Roger Kiddy both of Selmer, TN; three step grandchildren, Wes Kiddy, Ryan Kiddy, James Kiddy; two step great-grandchildren, Peyton Kiddy, Kiestren Kiddy. A host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Dunaway was preceded in death by his first wife Earlene on March 4, 1990 and a brother, Rubel Dunaway.