Jerry Lynn Dunham

Jerry Lynn Dunham, 65, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 in Fayetteville. He was born on February 12, 1955 in Ulysses, Kansas to his parents Everett Dunham and Lena (Collier) Samms. Jerry worked in a hospital where he met his wife Wilda, and dedicated his life to the automotive industry shortly after they married 45 years ago. They enjoyed auto racing together as a hobby for many years. He was a patient and loving man who always made family a priority. He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett Dunham and Lena Collier (Samms); and sister, Lorita Megee. Jerry is survived by his wife Wilda Dunham of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two daughters, Crystal Dunham of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Shelly Rogers and husband, Jason of Rogers, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Kayla Reneé of Rogers, Arkansas; one brother, Pete Dunham and wife, RuthAnn of Arlington, Texas; one sister, Virginia Beavers of Morrow Bough, North Carolina; one brother-in-law, Bill Megee of Crosses, Arkansas; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Beard's Chapel. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Drakes Creek Cemetery under the direction of Beard's Chapel. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.