Donald Ray Dunn

Donald Ray Dunn, 89, of Hurst passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 27, 2021. He was born February 3, 1932 in Jena, Louisiana. Married to Nettie Maxine Dunn on December 8, 1962, Don and Maxine moved into the first and only house together on their wedding day. He continued to in live in the same house until his death.
Don grew up in the countryside around Jena. He enjoyed talking about hunting, fishing, and roaming the woods as a boy.....well he just enjoyed talking to people in general. Don loved nothing more than friends stopping by his house for a cup of coffee and conversation.
He enlisted in the Air Force in February of 1952 where he remained until July 0f 1961. He left the AF as Staff Sergeant and move to Fort Worth to begin his 30 year career at Bell Helicopter as test engineer. He retired from Bell in 1992. He and other Bell retirees met for breakfast every Tuesday morning, a tradition that continues today.
Don is preceded in death by Maxine his wife of 50 years; brother Herman Dunn; daughter Rhonda Wanca.
Survivor include brother Wayne Dunn (Etta); daughter Tanya Barton (William); son Donald Priske; as well as 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Friendship Baptist Church Missions Fund 1248 West Hurst Blvd. Hurst TX 76053
or Roll Call PO Box 35052 Fort Worth TX 76162