William Berridge Dunn

William Berridge Dunn died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home. He was born to Margaret Berridge Dunn and Dr. Julius Ethelbert Dunn on February 2, 1934, in Covington, KY. He was 90 years old.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church with The Rev. Ally Perry officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery with Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his two younger brothers Dr. Julius Ethelbert (Beau) Dunn, Jr. and The Rev. Patrick Hall (Pat) Dunn, and his sister-in-law Mary Elizabeth (Ebba) Kendall Dunn. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sarah Louise Kendall Dunn of Eutaw, AL; and their three children: Dr. S. Kendall Dunn (Dr. John A. Buettner) of Pike Road, AL; William Berridge Dunn Jr. (Dr. Cheri Colagross Dunn) of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; and Dr. Walter Moreland Dunn (Emily Williams Dunn) of Mountain Brook, AL; and 4 grandchildren: Dr. Dawson Kendall Buettner of New Orleans, LA; Laurel Dunn Buettner of Vestavia Hills, AL; William Stovall Dunn, and Carolyn Elizabeth Dunn, both of Mountain Brook, AL; his wonderful nieces who were always so sweet to him: Margaret Berridge Dunn Darnell (Michael), Katyleene Kendall Dunn McCall (Scott), Elizabeth Stovall Dunn Puckett (Jeffrey), Josephine Hogan Dunn Borer (Cory), Ashlee Warren Dunn Thull (Monty), and their children. His sister-in-law Phyllis Warren Dunn of Mobile and other relatives also survive him.

Bill attended Starke University School and graduated from Wetumpka High School in 1952. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Alabama in 1956, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was awarded his Juris Doctor Degree from the Alabama School of Law in 1961. He practiced law in Wetumpka with George Howard in Howard & Dunn and later with George’s two sons, Houston and Keith, in Howard Dunn Howard & Howard.

William Berridge Dunn had many friends of all ages who enjoyed his quick sense of humor and zest for life. Anyone who knew him will have a favorite story. Many will involve food, because he had a healthy appetite.

Bill liked to keep busy, especially physical work outdoors. He and Sarah Louise built four houses during 63 years in Wetumpka and developed the land around each. The two enjoyed working together. They picked up rocks and built various walls, particularly at their last home where they spent 29 years inside the Wetumpka Crater. Everywhere they lived they planted trees, shrubs, azaleas, and daffodils. Bill was a beekeeper on two different occasions. His favorite hobby was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his friends.

He belonged to Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka and was the last remaining Charter Member.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Maintenance Reserve Fund or Elmore County Humane Shelter.

Pallbearers will be Dr. Cory Borer, Jonathan McCall, Scott McCall, Turner McCall, Jeffrey Puckett, and Robert Roten. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Brown, Dr. Spencer Coleman, Michael Davis, Charles Edwards, Lewis Hickman, Judge Jimmy Stubbs, Col. Robert Sutton, and Mayor Jerry Willis.

Many thanks to Addie Stubbs for playing for the service and Baptist Hospice and Theresa Gordon and her faithful sitters.