John Dee Dunham, 86, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Worthington Christian Village.
He was born November 19, 1929, son of the late Dalton and Elizabeth Beck Dunham.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Rhoads Dunham.
He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
John was recognized with many awards for his patents by Batelle and Hanna Coatings.
He is survived by his children, Kelly (Douglas) Dudziak, Dara (John) Jackson, Tiffany (Francois) Gnemmi and Collin (Sherryl Trance-Dunhan) Dunham; grandchildren, Brian (Ingrid) Dudziak, Brennan Dudziak, Thomas Gnemmi, Elizabeth Gnemmi, Matthieu Gnemmi and Kai Dunham; great grandson, Joey Dudziak.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Newcomer Funeral Home NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Columbus, with the memorial service beginning at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Dr. Columbus, OH 43214.
John was a loving dad and grandpa who will dearly be missed by all who had the privilege to have met him.