Daniel Dunham

Daniel L. Dunham, 63, Brooklyn, died October 16, 2011, at Community Hospital South. Mr. Dunham was born February 28, 1948, in Shelbyville, Indiana, to the late Heyward O. “Bud” and Shirley (Willard) McCarthy.

Following his graduation from Mooresville High School, Mr. Dunham proudly served 21 years in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1987. During civilian life, he worked for many years for the State of Indiana, Indianapolis Re-Entry Educational Facility. He was passionate about prison ministry and looked forward to working with his own ministry, Early Church Ministries. Dan was a recorded minister in the Quaker Church and was a faithful member of Bethel Friends Church, Mooresville. He was active in various military organizations, DeMoley, enjoyed golfing, Notre Dame football, and had also been an avid Boy Scouts volunteer. Dan will also be remembered for his interest in politics; he had been an independent candidate for the Brooklyn Town Council.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Cathy Lilly.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda (Howell) Dunham, to whom he was united in marriage November 21, 1981; step-mother, Ethel Dunham of Mooresville; son, K.C. Dunham of Louisiana; daughter, Tamiko Schaefer of Brownsburg; brothers, Steve Dunham of Mooresville and Frank Dunham (Leatha) of Martinsville; sisters, Cindy Webb (Brian) of Bloomington and Marla Fredrick (Randy) of Bloomington; a host of loving nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2011, at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Bethel Friends Cemetery, Mooresville. Pastor Cameron Bottema will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Friends Church, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.