Garland Dirk Chuck Dunnings, 66, husband of Loretta Maxine Dunnings, of 1608 Terrace Street, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at his residence.
Mr. Dunnings was born August 2, 1948 in Staunton, a son of the late Percell and Fleda (Jones) Dunnings.
Chuck was a member of Augusta Street United Methodist Church and retired from Staunton City Public Works. He enjoyed doing many things, including playing softball, drag racing, riding his motorcycle, working on his truck and playing cards. He was an avid Redskins fan and loved hanging with his buddies. Mr. Dunnings was a well-liked and respected man and will be deeply missed by his friends and family.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Dunnings was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Dunnings and Leland Dunnings; and two sisters-in-law, Marion Dunnings and Barbara Dunnings.
In addition of his loving wife, Loretta, Chuck is survived by a son, Stephon Yancey and his wife Melissa; a brother, Ronald Dunnings; three grandchildren, Kiana Yancey, Stefawna Yancey, and Steffon Yancey, all of Staunton; and several nieces, nephews; and many friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 in Coffman Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Michael Turner.
Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Dean Crawford, Gene Miller, Herbur Johnson, Doug Simmons, Charles Crawford, and Nathaniel Crawford.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Williams, Lester Toles, Matthew Durrette, Debra Simmons, Kim Moore, Terrie McCauley, Willie Offenbacker, Bobby Randolph and Earl Brown.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.