Leonard “Lenny” Harold Dunaway, age 75, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born on August 26, 1949, to Evelyn and Harold Dunaway. Lenny is predeceased by his lovely wife, Peggy Phillips Dunaway; his mother and father, Harold and Evelyn Dunaway; and his younger brother, Richard “Ricky” Thornton Dunaway.
After graduation from Randolph-Henry High School, he went on to college where he took business courses. Lenny enjoyed fishing, hunting, car racing, hanging out with his friends and working on anything mechanical in his teenage and adult years. He worked in the textile industry for many years as a supervisor for Shaw Industries and Clover Yarns until his retirement.
He is survived by his beloved son, Thomas “Tom” Harold Dunaway and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with him; also survived by his older sister, Nancy Danielson (Don); his sisters, Pam Haase (John), Pat Woerner (Bruce), Kay Shelton (Otie); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lenny was a quiet and kind person. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend. He will be missed by all.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Eureka Baptist Church Cemetery, Keysville, VA. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA is in charge of arrangements.
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Otis Casen
I worked with Lenny for 20 years at Clover Yarns and spent the last several years watching him and Kenny work on old cars. A great friend. He will be greatly missed.
John Henry and Janice Noblin
To the family and friends we are so sad to hear the passing of Leonard he was a real good friend always enjoyed talking to us when we would see each other in food Lion may God comfort you all during this difficult time RIP Leonard
Jayson Dix and Family
Lenny was always a kind soul who always did for his family. So very sorry for your loss! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
MARK ANTHONY FEARS
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Garland Newcomb
We are so grateful to have shared a meal with old friends from our hometown a few months ago. Lenny joined us along with Derrick and Kenny. We had not seen each other for about 50 years – however, we picked right up where we left off. Lenny was so kind and pleasant, and we shared many stories from growing-up. Lenny and our families were neighbors. We are the Newcomb twins who lived on the old Daniel’s farm down the road.
We are so sorry to hear of this sad news of Lenny’s passing. We send our sincere condolences. We are praying for God’s love, grace, mercy and His peace for the family.
Margaret Ann Jones Elder
My sincere sympathy goes out to each of his family members.
Bernice Fears
I’m so sorry for the loss of Lenny he was a kind gentle man Whom I thought the world of resting peace my friend
Clara Elder
So sorry to hear of Lenny’s passing. I remember him in school, so quiet. Sending prayers for his family and friends. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Tressia Mccargo
Lenny was a kind person we grew up together on 59 highway and work with him at Shaw. My prayers are with you at this time.
Holly Newton
I am very sorry to hear of Lenny’s passing. I worked with him at Clover Yarns. He was a good person. Prayers to Thomas & all of Lenny’s family.