Neal R. Dunn, Sr.

Neal Rankin Dunn, Sr., 87, of Asheboro, passed away as a result of complications from Covid 19 on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Randolph Health in Asheboro. No services are planned at this time. Neal was born on May 6, 1934, in Montgomery Co., to the late Lonnie Dunn and Wilma Russell Dunn. He retired as an accountant after 36 years of work. Neal proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a hero in the eyes of his family who he loved very much and always put first. He was a quiet man and always ready to help. Neal was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. In addition to his parents, Neal was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Rumley. He is survived by his wife, Frances H. Dunn of the home; daughter, Debbie D. Hughes of Asheboro; son, Neal R. Dunn, Jr. of Asheboro; sisters, Betty Pugh and husband Richard of Asheboro, Sue D. Spencer and husband Larry of Burlington; grandchildren, Cameron Dunn, Andrew Hughes; Great grandchildren, Aiden Hughes and Axton Hughes. Mr. Dunn faithfully was the caregiver for his wife and in her honor, the family requests that memorials be made to Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Rd., Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.