Billy Joe Dunn

Mr. Billy Joe Dunn made his transition from this walk of life on Sunday morning, Dec. 29, 2019, at Providence Hospital in Waco.

Billy was the 11th child born to Collie and Janie Mae Dunn. He attended school in Dallas and Houston.

Mr. Dunn worked in landscaping and as a painter. He was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.

Mr. Dunn was preceded in death by his mother, Janie Mae Dunn, and father, Collie Dunn Sr.; sister Ruby Dunn; five brothers, James Freeman, Collie Dunn Jr., Johnny Dunn, Melvin Dunn and Willie Ray Dunn.

He leaves behind to mourn his passing: son Jalen Dunn; daughter Kayla “Kay-Kay” Dunn; granddaughter Magicky; oldest sister, Mary Medlock, of Mexia, Sally (Vester) Allen, of Dallas, Mary (Randy) Burns, Ella “BeBe” Dunn, and Judy Jefferson, all of Mexia, and baby sister, Reneé Dunn; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews, a special niece, Sparkle; a special good friend, Mr. Perry Haynes; and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service was held on Jan. 3 at St. Luke United Methodist Church, of Mexia. Service and arrangements for Mr. Dunn were entrusted to Pearly Gates Funeral Home, of Mexia.