David Lee “Bear” Dunson

Mr. David Lee “Bear” Dunson, age 67, of Homer, GA died Friday, August 18, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Dunson was born in Athens to the late Marvin and Thelma Mae Ayers Dunson.  He was a member of Bethany Christian Church and Phi Delta Lodge #148.  Mr. Dunson was retired from Banks County as a sheriff’s deputy and paramedic.  He was also a retired volunteer fireman with the Homer Fire Department and a member of the Homer City Council.

Mr. Dunson is survived by his wife, Jane Hooper Dunson of Homer; daughters, Angie Campbell (Stacey) of Lula, Kassie Suggs (Jeff) of Homer and Heather Chapman (Justin) of Alto; sister, Kathy Turpin (Steve) of Homer; sister-in-law, Margaret Ausburn (Willard) of Homer; and grandchildren, Leeroy Chapman and Charlotte Chapman.

Funeral services will be at 4 PM, Sunday, August 20 at Bethany Christian Church with Rev. Richie Brown, Mr. Dennis Free and Mr. David Terrell officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday night from 5 to 8 PM.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.