of West Memphis, AR

March 2, 1937 - April 25, 2023

Edward Louis "Buddy" Dunston of West Memphis, Arkansas passed away on April 25, 2023, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

The son of Louis and Alberta Dunston, ''Buddy'', was born on March 2, 1937 in Jackson, Tennessee and graduated from West Memphis High School in 1955. After graduation, he served two years in the U.S. Army before going to work for Memphis Loan & Thrift. After 35 plus years in the banking industry, he retired from his position as Vice President of Indirect Loans at Regions Bank in 2005. Edward was a beloved figure in his community, respected for his kindness and generosity. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and most of all, The Arkansas Razorbacks.

Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ida Price Dunston and his oldest sister, Norma King and brother, Donnie Ray Dunston. He is survived by his brother, Carl Dunston and sister, Judy Kimbell. He is survived by his son, David Dunston and his wife, Sowmini Oomman; daughter, Kathryn Luann Morrow and her husband, Scott Morrow; granddaughter, Katy Morrow Butts and her husband, Steven Butts; grandson, Rob Morrow; granddaughter, Savannah Dunston and her fiance, Caleb Lindsey; grandson, Austin Dunston and his fiance, Analeigh Coats and great granddaughters, Harper and Price Butts.

Family and friends are invited to join in honoring the life of Buddy on Thursday, April 27th at 2pm at the Roller Funeral Home in West Memphis. Expressions of condolences and other family wishes will be welcomed at this time.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com