of Searcy, AR
June 21, 1931 - May 9, 2012
Mel Dunkle, 80 of Searcy, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 09, 2012. He was born June 21, 1931 in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late Cecil and Lena Mason Dunkle. Mel was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Searcy; past member of Rotary and Shrine's. He was an Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. His son, Scott Allen Dunkle and one brother, Mason Arthur Dunkle precedes him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Wrightsman Dunkle; two daughters, Layne Marie Rogers (Tim) of Vine Grove, Kentucky; Dawn Newman (Philip Bertrand, deceased) of Kensett; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church in Searcy.
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9 Condolence(s)
Dodi & Mike Hufstetler
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
I never knew Mel, but I do know Layne. Only two amazingly wonderful people could have such a dear sweet child. Heaven truely has a new Angel. My thoughts and prayers are with the family on this day and always. I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. My love to you all.
Barry Gladden
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Carol, I am so sad to hear of Mel's passing. You and Mel were both such a blessing when me and my family moved to Searcy. I enjoyed the time Mel and I spent working together and will always cherish those memories. May God be with you in the days ahead and shower his blessings and love down on you.
Barry & Kim Gladden
Scott Jacobson
Monday, May 14, 2012
So sorry to hear this. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Weldon Grable
Monday, May 14, 2012
Sorry to hear of Mels passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I was a close associate of his in the late 70's.
Weldon Grable
Monday, May 14, 2012
Sorry to hear of Mels passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I was a close associate of his in the late 70's.
Irene Gray
Monday, May 14, 2012
Carol, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mel was a moving force in Searcy and in Rotary for many years, he will be missed.
I speak for the Rotary Club, too, when I offer my condolences to you from all of the club members.
Irene
Tim Rogers, Sr
Thursday, May 10, 2012
So sorry to hear about Mel.
Margaret A. Dunkle Davey
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
To my wonderful Uncle Mel We will miss you, but we know you are in a better place now. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers, love you
Maggie,
Sidney & Beverly Woodworth
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.