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Alan Clifton Dunning Obit
October 06, 1953 - January 08, 2025
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Eisenhour Funeral Home
Blanchard, McClain Co, OK
(permission granted)
Alan Clifton Dunning, 71, of Newcastle, died Wednesday, January 8, 2024, at his home. The son of Wayne Clifton Dunning and Eileen Marguerite (Burris) Dunning, Alan was born October 6, 1953, in Oklahoma City. He lived his entire life within the same section of his family’s land.
Alan was a 1971 graduate of Newcastle High School. He worked in the trucking industry for over 45 years, first as an owner/operator and later as a contractor. He was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation and was also a member of the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association. He married Betty Jo Johnson on July 29, 1974, in Oklahoma City. Alan’s first love was his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a member of the Hillside Church in Blanchard. He was also involved in various Christian ministries throughout his life.
Alan loved dogs, especially miniature pinschers and had several as pets during his life. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening, and watching the birds in his yard. When he had time to watch TV, he enjoyed watching On Patrol Live and anything to do with the PBR. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Alan is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Larry Dunning.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Betty Dunning of Newcastle; three daughters, Linda Davis of Texas, Melissa Meek of Oklahoma City, and Lisa Zimmerman and her husband, Greg, of Blanchard; two sons, Mark Dunning and his wife, Christy, of Middleberg, and Jeremy Dunning and his wife, Kristin, of Newcastle; thirteen grandchildren, Daniel, Anna, Michael, Carson, Zane, Christin, Brock, Ethan, Morgan, Joel, Ashtynn, Carrie, and Hannah; three great grandchildren, Cheyanne, Lillian, and Kairen and two more on the way; one sister, Charlotte Hagel of Minnesota; special nieces, Suzanne Mills and her husband, Michael, of Moore and Brenda Jacques of Norman; numerous other nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard. Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.
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