Charles E. Dunn

Mr. Charles E. Dunn, affectionately known as “Uncle Charlie”, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013. He was born April 9, 1926 to Samuel and Mattie (Herbert) Dunn in Detroit, MI. They preceded him in death. Charles retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1986. He began his postal career in 1948 as a substitute postal clerk. He retired as MSC Director, Mail Processing. In that position, he was responsible for processing and transporting all incoming and outgoing mail for Saginaw and 94 other post offices of the Sectional Center and also the safety of all of those offices, including lobbies and customer and employee parking. He was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church and served as both a steward and trustee. He served on many boards, community organizations and volunteered his time where he could. Charles worked for several years with VITA tax preparation, First Ward Community Center, United Way, Boy Scouts, Lions Club, and the Literacy Program, to name a few. He mentored many young people. He was an avid gardener and masterful culinary artist, and he also enjoyed reading and photography. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He leaves to mourn, his loving and faithful wife, Mary Ella Dunn; loving and caring daughter, Judith Dunn; loving son, Tony Dunn; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Curtis (Connie) Dunn; his extended family, the Alexander’s, the Curtis’, the Knox’s and the Braddock’s; many nieces, nephews, other beloved family and friends. A granddaughter, two sons, one brother, Herbert, and one sister, Ruth, preceded him in death. Charles and his family gratefully appreciate his pastor, Rev. P. David Saunders, the clergy, staff, and Bethel A.M.E. Church family, communion committee, prayer warriors, class leaders, Bishop H.J. Williams, Supt. Arthur Aikin, Sr., the Greater Williams Temple church family, Rev. M. Joyce Redfearn, St. Luke’s CME Church, Rev. Ron and Mrs. Georgette Frierson and the New Covenant Christian Center church for their prayers, visits, care and concern shown throughout his illnesses, as well as the many others who have shown their love and support throughout this time. There will be a family hour at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 535 Cathay Street. Pastor P. David Saunders will officiate. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Charles E. Dunn

April 9, 1926 - December 18, 2013