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James Gordon “Jimson” Dunbar

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James Gordon “Jimson” Dunbar

Birth
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Death
3 Feb 2019 (aged 73)
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA Add to Map
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James Gordon Dunbar, “Jimson”, 73, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, February 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family and dear friends after a courageous battle with lung disease.

Born May 28, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC; son of the late LeRoy David Dunbar Jr. and Sara Fayssoux Floyd Dunbar.

Proudly served in the U. S. Navy on the USS Holland. He was a master gunsmith and avid sportsman, known to his fishing friends as the “Titanium Man”.

Founder of Dunbar’s Gun Repair, and later a partner in Dunbar and Zimmerli Outfitters.

Enjoyed being a part of Harry Hampton Wildlife, Ducks Unlimited, Hunters for the Hungry, the elite “Flounder Pounder Club” of Georgetown, and proud member of the NRA.

A lifelong member of the YMCA and First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg.

He always cherished his memories of offshore fishing with dear friends, the late Tommy Pierce and later Norman Pulliam and the crew of the “Rascal” who caught the current State Record Blue Marlin in 2005, weighing in at 881 pounds. Jimson was the best friend anyone could ask for and fiercely loyal to his family and many friends. Jimson was honest to a fault and a man of integrity who loved his dogs.

Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Rosemary Lowe Dunbar; daughter, Maryanna Dunbar Lindman (Forrest); two brothers, David and his late wife Olinda, Russel Reed and wife, Macky; sister, Fayssoux Dunbar McLean (E. T.), and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Memorial service celebrating his life, with military honors, was conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 7, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church, 393 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302; conducted by The Rev. Joanne R. Hull and The Rev. Robert L. Brown.

The family received friends after the service in the Perrin Room.

In lieu of flowers, memorials could be made to the Spartanburg YMCA, 151 Ribault Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; Mobile Meals Service, PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304; or Hunters and Landowners for the Hungry, 507 Amelia Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29302.

The family graciously thanked Dr. David Ike, Dr. Claude Woollen, and the Doctors and Staff at Duke Hospital for their loving care of Jimson.

Jimson’s spirit will live in the earth, the trees, and God’s blue sky!
“God Bless the Great Outdoors”

Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel
Spartanburg, SC
James Gordon Dunbar, “Jimson”, 73, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, February 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family and dear friends after a courageous battle with lung disease.

Born May 28, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC; son of the late LeRoy David Dunbar Jr. and Sara Fayssoux Floyd Dunbar.

Proudly served in the U. S. Navy on the USS Holland. He was a master gunsmith and avid sportsman, known to his fishing friends as the “Titanium Man”.

Founder of Dunbar’s Gun Repair, and later a partner in Dunbar and Zimmerli Outfitters.

Enjoyed being a part of Harry Hampton Wildlife, Ducks Unlimited, Hunters for the Hungry, the elite “Flounder Pounder Club” of Georgetown, and proud member of the NRA.

A lifelong member of the YMCA and First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg.

He always cherished his memories of offshore fishing with dear friends, the late Tommy Pierce and later Norman Pulliam and the crew of the “Rascal” who caught the current State Record Blue Marlin in 2005, weighing in at 881 pounds. Jimson was the best friend anyone could ask for and fiercely loyal to his family and many friends. Jimson was honest to a fault and a man of integrity who loved his dogs.

Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Rosemary Lowe Dunbar; daughter, Maryanna Dunbar Lindman (Forrest); two brothers, David and his late wife Olinda, Russel Reed and wife, Macky; sister, Fayssoux Dunbar McLean (E. T.), and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Memorial service celebrating his life, with military honors, was conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 7, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church, 393 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302; conducted by The Rev. Joanne R. Hull and The Rev. Robert L. Brown.

The family received friends after the service in the Perrin Room.

In lieu of flowers, memorials could be made to the Spartanburg YMCA, 151 Ribault Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; Mobile Meals Service, PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304; or Hunters and Landowners for the Hungry, 507 Amelia Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29302.

The family graciously thanked Dr. David Ike, Dr. Claude Woollen, and the Doctors and Staff at Duke Hospital for their loving care of Jimson.

Jimson’s spirit will live in the earth, the trees, and God’s blue sky!
“God Bless the Great Outdoors”

Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel
Spartanburg, SC


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  • Created by: Patricia
  • Added: Feb 9, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196737104/james_gordon-dunbar: accessed ), memorial page for James Gordon “Jimson” Dunbar (28 May 1945–3 Feb 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 196737104, citing Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA; Cremated; Maintained by Patricia (contributor 47533805).