William "Reed" Dunagan, 75

Obituary:

William “Reed” Dunagan was the son of John Byron Dunagan and Grace Roberts Dunagan/ grandson of John Brewer Dunagan and Harriett E. Bramblet/ great grandson of James Reid Dunagan and Mary E. Buffington Dunagan/ great great grandson of Ezekiel Dunagan and Lydia Ann Brown Dunagan

DUNAGAN, William "Reed", age 75, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, entered into rest on June 22, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Helen Marie Dunagan; two sons, Mr. & Mrs. Tim (LeAnne) Dunagan of Loganville, GA, Rev. & Mrs. Ted (Rachel) Dunagan of Lawrenceville, GA; four grandchildren, Abigail, Andrew, Anna and Aarin Dunagan; three step-grandchildren, Joshua Anglin, Krista Jarvis and Jared Jarvis; sister & brother-in-law, Jackie & John Maddox of Monroe, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other relatives and friends. Reed Dunagan was born on November 3, 1934 in Gwinnett County, Georgia to Grace Roberts Dunagan and John Byron Dunagan. He was a 1952 graduate of the old Grayson High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army and member of the New Hope Baptist Church. Reed and his brother, Jennings, founded the Gwinnett Wholesale Co. in 1951. He loved having breakfast with his friends in the morning, gardening and he loved his many goats. He enjoyed playing checkers and the company of the many friends that came by each day. Reed's greatest joy in life was his grandchildren and family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. The Service Celebrating the Life of Reed Dunagan will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Ted Dunagan and Dr. Preston Moore officiating. Interment Gwinnett Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Those desiring may make donations to the New Hope Baptist Church Building Fund, 1945 New Hope Rd., Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Lawrenceville, GA 770963-2411 is in charge of arrangements. 

Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on June 23, 2010