Allen McVay Dunkin passed away May 19, 2017, at the age of 97.

He was born Jan. 14, 1920, to the late H.T. and Margaret Dunkin.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred E. Dunkin; grandson, Chris Dunkin; parents, H.T. and Margaret Dunkin; brothers, Albert Dunkin, Arthur Dunkin and Emyrs Dunkin; and sister, Vera Moore.

He is survived by his children, Robert (Sharon) Dunkin, Dorothy Mims and James (Barbara) Dunkin; grandchildren, Terri (Tom) Carr, Jerry (Becky) Mims, Kim (Richard) Kinsaul, Scott Mims, Laurel Dunkin, Emily Cooper, Eddie Cooper and Jennifer Langford; great-grandchildren, Bryan (Nicole) Carr, Brent (Megan) Mims, Brandi (Chase) Knight, Jeremy (Krista) Carr, Kelsey (Brian) Manley, Tanner Dunkin, Elizabeth Kinsaul and Richard Kinsaul; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Ocmulgee Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Harris officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Visitation was at the church beginning at 1 p.m.

Pallbearers were Jerry Mims, Scott Mims, Tom Carr, Richard Kinsaul, Tanner Dunkin and Brent Mims. The honorary pallbearer was Eddie Cooper.