Robert Earl Dunn

Savannah GA/ Franklin - Robert Earl Dunn, age 85, of Savannah, formerly of Franklin, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Etta Mills Dunn.

Robert was born and raised in Swain Co.NC. He joined the US Air Force and was a Surgical Technician during World War II. Following the war, he went to work for Roller Bearing Co. of America in Ewing, NJ where he served as heat treat dept. manager for 14 years. Robert then went to work for the State of NJ at the Training School for Boys in Skillman, NJ as a juvenile officer for 17 years and was voted outstanding employee of the year twice. He attended Temple University.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Elks Lodge in NJ. He was a member of the St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Ewing, NJ and St. Agnes Episcopal Church in Franklin, NC where he served as a Vestry member and was an usher. He also attended St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Isle of Hope, Ga. Robert loved to sing, dance and play cards.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Alan and Donna Dunn of Savannah, two granddaughters; Courtney Dunn Odermatt and her husband, Kenneth of Savannah; and Kendra Brooke Dunn of Savannah; one nephew, Gary Sutton; two nieces, Barbara Tallent and Sandra Hopkins all of Franklin, NC.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 30 at St. Agnes Episcopal Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Savannah or St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 66 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Fairhaven Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.