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Davey L. Dunfee Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1934 - 2016 Davey L. Dunfee 82, of South Point, formerly of Willow Wood, Ohio, surrounded by his family, slipped away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2016 to join his Heavenly Father, family and friends who passed on before him. He was born February 21, 1934 to Leo and Olive Thompson Dunfee of Willow Wood. He was a well-known educator in Lawrence County. He was a former Principal, Baseball & Basketball Coach and Guidance Counselor at Symmes Valley High School, where he retired in 1978. He was a part owner of the Dunfee-Hesson Insurance Agency in Proctorville. He was a car salesman at Chesapeake Ford & Auto Sales for 21 years after he retired from the School. He was a member of the Greasy Ridge Church of Christ and served as an Elder. Dave was preceded in death by his parents Leo Leland Dunfee and Olive Thompson Dunfee, his brother Leland “Bud” Dunfee and his wife Colleen, his in-laws Andrew and Eileen Corn, Brothers and sisters in law, Ferrell and Nancy Hesson, Jerry Corn, Danny Corn, and Thomas Michael Corn. Dave is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ina Lee“Sis” Corn Dunfee, son Davey L Dunfee Jr. and daughter Andrea Leffingwell (son-in-law Dee) all of South Point; nine grandchildren, Mika Ross, Aleshia Watson, Jillian Moore (Travis), Kyle Dunfee (Tessa), Andrew Dunfee (Stacy), Jenna Dunfee and their mother Kim, Jesse Leffingwell, Jessica Scott, and Travis Leffingwell; 10 great grandchildren, Britany Pike (Brad), Tifany Myers, , Jacob Napier, Amelia Napier, Carter Moore, Brynn Moore, Matthew David Dunfee, Emma & Ella Winkler, and Jase Scott; one great -great grandson, Owen Pike; in-laws, Rick Corn (Kim), Carl & Ruth Galloway, and Peggy Corn; a host of Cousins, nieces and nephews; and so many special friends. The family would like to say a special Thank You to: Abbott Home Health Care Staff, St. Mary’s Hospital Staff and HIMG Physicians, Dr. T Dannals, Dr. Donohue, Dr. Joseph, and Dr. Collins. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday September 10, 2016 at Greasy Ridge Church of Christ by Minister Barry Kelley with a visitation an hour before. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery, Chesapeake, Ohio. Visitation will also be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday September 9, 2016 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Flowers are acceptable or donations may be made to Greasy Ridge Church of Christ or Shriners Children Hospital, Lexington, Ky in honor of Dave. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

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There are currently 6 condolences.

The Esteps Saturday September 10, 2016 at 9:09 AM

Prayers from the ESTEP Families

John and Mary Lou Patton Saturday September 10, 2016 at 8:43 AM

Sis, Duff, Andrea and families, Our sincere sympathy and our prayers on the passing of Dave. We have fond memories of Symmes Valley and an appreciation of the gift Dave was to the lives of those who came in contact with him. Please include us in that group. John and Mary Lou Patton

Allen and Sherri Dennison sherridennison11@gmail.com Thursday September 8, 2016 at 2:28 PM

Davey was a great man, he will be sadly missed by many..Our thoughts and prayers are with the family

JIM HOLLINGSWORTH Thursday September 8, 2016 at 6:07 AM

I think about my High School Principal often, especially that one game of horseshoes we played in the Fall of 1973. It was during the 7th period (Recreation activities). We had a close game. I was pretty proud of myself for doing so well. The bell rang. He turned around and tossed the final horseshoe over his shoulder. RINGER. Game over. He won. All he said was "Well, gotta' get back in there (the school)." I'm glad we weren't playing for money! Davey Dunfee (I knew him as "Dave" and "Mister") had the knack for making everyone smile. He had polio as a child and walked with a limp. But, it never slowed him down. I think his life was a teaching point for us all. His story was of real courage. He showed how to never give up on yourself and to help others see their own potential. I never witnessed a cross word from him towards anybody. He genuinely liked people. On our Senior Class Trip I was in a room with a speaker phone. First time I had ever seen such a thing. Superintendent Fred Hayes, Counselor Wayne White and a few others were with us. Mr. Hayes dialed a number and Mr. Dunfee answered. They talked briefly about how things were going in Florida and back at the school. Then Mr. Hayes asked, "I've got Mr. Hollingsworth here. Want to say a few words?" We had a nice short chat. All the leaders and teachers at Symmes Valley had a way of getting the best out of their students and to make them feel important. I think Principal Dave Dunfee did this best of all. My sincere condolences to all of Mr. Dunfee's family and friends. -- Jim Hollingsworth --

RHONDA PYLES Wednesday September 7, 2016 at 8:28 PM

MR. DUNFEE WAS MY PRINICPAL FOR SEVERAL YEARS. MY MAIDEN NAME WAS TREDWAY! HE WILL BE MISSED!

Doloris (Bradley) Chinn Tuesday September 6, 2016 at 1:32 PM

Condolences to the family,,Mr Dunfee was a great man . ,, Prayers for healing The Bradley's

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