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This was posted Saturday morning [12-08-12] by John's Mother.
Tonight, my son, John Andrew Dunn, passed away. He was hit by a drunk driver thirty years ago, but he handled his infirmities with grace and strength. We were a team for all those years and I will miss him terribly. He was funny and kind and caring. He took everyone as they are and was the bravest person I've ever known. I cannot imagine life without him and my heart is broken. He would not like me to be sad because sadness was not a thing he ever had much use for. Still, I have never been sadder in my life. He was my best friend.
When I receive more information, this In Memory notice will be updated.
Steve
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More information from John's Mom on 12-10-12
John wanted no service, wanted to be cremated and have his ashes placed in the Brazos River. This is what we did for his Dad. It will be sometime in the future and when that time comes, I will let you know and maybe some of his old friends can come and be a part of that. In the meantime, thank you for your kindness to John and to me. He always appreciated the fact that you remembered him and stayed in touch.
John was always an Exporter and loved the school and remembered all his old friends. His body betrayed him, but his mind was always very sharp and when I would mention a name to him, he always had a story to match the name. He truly loved all of you and so do all of us. Deborah and Bill send regards and thanks.
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Anyone wishing to be notified when this happens, please send me a private email and I will 'make a list.'
Thanks,
Steve Stein
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Joan Matocha (Bennett)
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of John. I remember him as being a sweet and kind person. John will be truly missed by everyone. <3
Jean Ann Burleson (McDANIEL)
I was saddened to read of John's passing this morning. In his classmate profile, he had said he was "blessed with good health and even better humor." That was in spite of the struggles he had due to being hit by a drunk driver, which included double vision and not being able to walk. I couldn't help but think of all the little things I complain about when I read this. People like John are not only an inspiration, they are heroes. They show us how to accept the things we cannot change and how to see the glass as more than half full.
Equally touching, is Mrs. Dunn's faithfulness and devotion to caring for John the past 30 years. I can't even imagine the depth of her grief today. The scripture that came to mind as I thought of her is Psalm 147: 2-3. "The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds." I will be praying for Mrs. Dunn and the family in the difficult days ahead, and will ask God for the grace to help me be more like John.
Blessings,
Jean Ann Burleson McDaniel
Bonnie Burson (Foster)
Dearest One,
My heart goes out to you. I am a mother, and my best friend is my daughter, Shannon. I know the only strength and peace you will find is with the Father's grace and mercy. May you rest in His arms, may you lean on His love, and may you know His peace until you are reunited with John. My prayers and love will be with you in this season of your grief.
Love,
Bonnie Burson Foster
Donna Billie (Jones)
I was in his sister's class, but I knew the whole Dunn family, as we all were members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. His sister Debbie is a priest. Such sad news.
Linda Frey (Mauldin)
Ginger Wroth (Leigh)
I've read everyone's comments and memories of John. I too remember John as a sweet and fun-loving guy. I also remember him as an important member of the Drama Club. John and I entered a UIL duet one-act play competition and won! Even to this day, I can hardly believe it. I never felt comfortable on stage, but John soothed my butterflies with his calm demeanor. Check out a great picture of him and the rest of the club in our senior annual. I don't have it in front of me right now, but I think he was "choking" me around the neck. :-) John, rest in peace, brother Thespian.
Robin Carlton
I remember John well, thru Jr. High and High School. It is a shame. God Bless his mother and family.
Mark Arrington
I am very sorry to know about John's passing. He was a friend through elementary, junior high, high school, and after. My heartfelt sympathy are with his mother, Deborah and Bill. He was a special person, very caring and considerate. I am saddened to know he is gone. Mark Arrington
John Dunn
To all of you who have posted your thoughts and memories of John, I can never tell you how much it means to me. I am only sorry that I didn't know about this page until Steve Stein wrote to me and said there were entries here.
John was an inspiration to everyoine who knew him. He was kind, thoughtful and never complained about the hand that life had dealt him. His humor never left him and he stayed interested in everything around him. He would be so grateful to be remembered by friends. He called everyone his friend and I know he would be pleased to be remembered by all of you.
We miss him every day and think of him constantly. I miss his good morning saying, "How's it going for you?" and his good night saying, "You have a good night now" and I still say them to him. Thanks to all of you for making me feel a little less alone. Bill and Deborah would want me to say thanks also. They especially miss John as they will celebrate birthdays in August for the first time without him. John and Deborah are on August 10 and Bill is on August 11. I hope you will remember John in your prayers as I know he would remember you.
Thanks again.
Love and Blessings from the Dunn Family (Dede, Bill and Deborah)
Elsie Louise Mulling (Stanford)
I did not find out about this website until last summer. I had wondered about John for many years. I had looked on facebook to see if I could find John but never did. My heart was broken when I found this site and found out about John's death. John was my first love and always held a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I am so thankful that I knew John. He was a special young man when I knew him, caring and loving. I know he grew to be a wonderful man from all I have read and I knew he would be.