May 10, 2024

David N. “Red” Dunlap

Posted May 10, 2024 3:13 PM

David N. “Red” Dunlap
March 13, 1951 ~ May 9, 2024

David N. “Red” Dunlap, 73 years of age, of Concordia passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his residence in Concordia.  He was born on March 13, 1951 in Portsmouth, Virginia to James and Aileen (Smith) Dunlap.

David served in the United States Navy from March of 1969 to September of 1970 during the Vietnam War.  He was honorably discharged.

He married Cindy Allen.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #76 in Concordia, Kansas. 

David worked for Bay Tank and Vessel in Corpus-Christi, Texas as a Tanker Welder.  He also owned and operated his own welding shop in Concordia. 

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved the outdoors.  He was a avid turkey hunter.  David was a Texan at heart.

David is survived by Cindy Dunlap; a daughter, Krisha (Sandy Suiter) Dunlap of Concordia, KS; son, Lee (Erika) Dunlap of Louisville, KS; son, Anthony Dunlap, Concordia, KS; two grandsons, Sabre Michael and Brandon Wayne (Kat); a granddaughter, Kaylie Suiter; two brothers, Ricky Dunlap (Sheila), Greensboro, NC; Tommy Dunlap (Rita), Multon, AL; a sister, Lanita McCullough of AL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Aileen, a brother, Tony Dunlap.

David’s wishes were to be cremated and memorial services to be held at a later time.

The family suggests memorials to the David Dunlap Memorial Fund for the memorial to be determined at a later time in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.  For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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