Kenneth Claude Dunham Sr. born in Queens, New York on May 8. 1939. The son of Catherine & Earon Dunham. The second child of seven children. He was born in New York but spent most of his childhood in Connecticut . He joined the Navy at 17, rising to the rank of Master Chief before retiring. He was a Vietnam veteran serving off the coast of Vietnam for two tours. Married at age 20 to Eileen which resulted in 4 children. They were married for 39 years before her passing in 1998. He was fortunate enough to get lucky twice in love when he met and married Doris. While living many places over his Navy career he retired in Virginia Beach and ultimately found his forever home in Little River, SC. Where Doris and he lived until his passing. His passion was playing cards with his wife, Leeann and Bob McDowell.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Catherine & Earon Dunham. Three sisters, Fran Cary, Susan Torres, Cathy Dunham. His first wife Eileen W. Dunham. Survivors include his wife Doris M Dunham. Four children Vicki Hunter, Ann Workman and husband Todd Workman, K.C Dunham Jr and wife Celia C Dunham, and James D. Dunham and wife Kaylee Dunham, Stepson Stephen Strustski and wife Amanda. And Grandchildren Christy Thomas and Husband Chris Thomas, Dawn Wimmer and Willie Wimmer, Jackie Alderette and husband Eric Alderette. Michael Spry, Jr., Tabitha Elliot, Samantha Spry, Annie Workman, Whittney Workman, Christopher Workman, Elijah Workman, Kenneth III and wife Tiffany, Joseph and wife Ayesha, Harlea and husband Reese, Cody , Claudia , JD , Jessica , Harrison , Daniel, Jacob, Earon. Great-Grandchildren – Stephanie, Torii, Alyssa, Killian, Trysta, Brooklyn, Ashlyn, Daisy, Tyler, Victoria, Wynter, Houston, Ariel, Jordan, Raekel, Kelvin, Andrew, Hunter, and Gianna. And one Great-great grandchild Creighton. Two sisters Helen Gerrity, Abigail Dunham and one brother David and wife Shelly. Lots of nieces and nephews.
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