Mr. Aubrey Dunn

Celebrating The Life Of Aubrey Dunn: Aubrey Dunn was born on April 14, 1927 to Henry and Evelyn (Veal) Dunn (deceased). He was the older brother of Myrtle (Dunn) Jones and Artys Dunn (deceased). He attended Grant Elementary School and graduated from Ferndale High in June 1949. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1947 and was honorably discharged. He met and married the love of his life, Charlotte (Woods) Dunn on July 9, 1949. They were a fun loving couple who loved to socialize and spend time with family and friends. They treasured the many memories of time spent traveling with their lifelong childhood friends and were able to maintain those friendships throughout their lives. They both joined Oak Grove AME Church, initially located on Kentucky and worked hard with other church members to relocate to the current location on Cherrylawn. Aubrey served as a Boy Scout leader and as a member of the Mens Club. He remained an active member until his health failed. He completed Motor City Trade School and started his own landscaping services. He loved trimming his front yard shrubs into various shapes such as chairs. He worked for Earl Kline Plastics Company before beginning his lifelong career at Ford Motor Company, Sterling Plant Dept. 78 Carrier Assembly in 1964. He retired in 1986. Aubrey was a dedicated community servant and spent his entire life as a proud resident of Royal Oak Township. He served as trustee and treasurer and campaigned with style and dignity. He believed strongly in honesty and integrity. He continued to serve his elected positions while working midnights at Ford Motor Company. He faithfully reported to his office at the Township Hall every day. He involved himself in many opportunities in the community. He was an active member of the Oak Park Kiwanis attending weekly meetings/activities and enjoyed serving at the traditional pancake breakfast every 4th of July. He and Charlotte were members of a couples club as well. After ten years of marriage they were blessed with two children, Audrey Patrice and Aubrey Jason (who preceded him in death). Aubrey was a doting parent who believed in spending quality time with his children and attending their school events (concerts, dance recitals at the State Fair, cheerleading, sporting events, Boy Scouts) and teaching his children how to become safe drivers even though their driver’s education was still 2-3 years away. His nephews still tell stories of wanting to stay with Uncle Aubrey because he let them drive “The Lincoln.” He loved spending time with family and looked forward to family gatherings at his mother’s-in-law in Romulus. He was proud of his wife’s cooking and often offered lunch or dinner to invited or uninvited visiting friends to his wife’s surprise! He was always happy to entertain and host many family events. He was proud of his daughter’s accomplishments and beamed from ear to ear on her wedding day. He had a special bond with his son no matter the trials and tribulations. He always wanted the best for his children. He made his peaceful transition on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.

Mr. Aubrey Dunn

April 14, 1927 - November 21, 2017