Jack Ballard Dunbar, 89, of Fincastle passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the home of his son in Roanoke after a long illness.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 and had retired from C.E. Thurston and Sons of Roanoke. He loved gardening, canning, and woodworking, and was an avid fan of NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon.
Jack was born September 25, 1931 in Botetourt County to the late Chan H., Sr. and Daisy B. Dunbar. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Larry T., Carl H., Hubert N., Cline L., and David W. Dunbar; and sister, Claudine F. Jacques.
Jack was a loving husband and father. Survivors include by his wife of 54 years, Edith M. Dunbar; son, Jack L. Dunbar of Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis C. and Shirley Dunbar, Chan H., Jr. and Betty Dunbar; sisters, Sylvia M. Wilson, Bernice J. McConnell, Ruby G. and brother-in-law, Bernard Lemon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with Pastor Juan Barr officiating. Interment followed in Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle. The family received friends Friday, March 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 540-254-3000.
