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Alexander Dunlap Obituary

Dunlap, Rev. Alexander I. Retired A.M.E. minister and longtime civil rights activist, made his transition on December 13, 2012. Margaret Lee Dunlap, his wife of 44 years preceded him in death in October 2004. He leaves behind his four children and their spouses, 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a myriad of friends. Visitation will take place on December 20, 2012 at Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Chicago, IL from 5:00-9:00 p.m. The wake and funeral services will be held on Friday December 21 at Grant Memorial A.M.E. Church located at 4017 S. Drexel, Chicago, IL with the wake beginning at 9:00 a.m. and the funeral at 10:00 a.m.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 19, 2012.
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I am so saddened to learn of Rev. A. I. Dunlap's passing. I was just trying to find more about his presidency of Kittrell College and came across his obituary. He was a courageous member of the Halifax County (NC) Voters' Movement in 1964-65. My family and I loved him dearly; we send our sympathy to you. He was one of the truly great civil rights leaders.
Our love and best wishes,
Willa Cofield ([email protected])

April 18, 2013

To All My Cousins,
The Grandberry family grieves with you and prays for you during this difficult time. We are only a phone call away.

Allison Grandberry

December 24, 2012

My deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to the Dunlap Family. Thank God for the opportunity to meet Rev. Dunlap during his visits to Des Moines. He will be truly missed! Prayers go out to Alex, Darlene and the Family!

Robert Bolden, Sr.
Des Moines, IA

December 21, 2012

My dad, Pastor Sidney Thomas lovingly called him "Cousin Alexander ". He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his children and grandchildren. Please know that your dad made a lasting impression and inspired everyone that he met. We the Thomas Family, loved him dearly. Be blessed in knowing that he fulfilled his purpose and now gets to rest and reap his reward for his faithful service. God bless you.

Joyce Thomas Cohen

December 21, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Dunlap family.

Susan Rowan

December 20, 2012

Sorry to hear about cousin Alexander. He is my late grandmother, Loyie E. McCoy Thomas nephew. RIP... from The Thomas Family

Theresa Thomas

December 20, 2012

Barbara, I'm so sorry to hear of your dads passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Shawna Russo

December 19, 2012

Uncle Dunlap was always a positive role model for his family. His presence will be greatly missed.
Rest in Peace Thy Faithful Servant

Thea Johnson

December 19, 2012

To Dr Michael Dunlap and Family
My Condolences on the passing ofyour father

Maggie

Maggie Piekarczyk

December 19, 2012

Dear Dunlap family we are sorry for your loss.May the God of all comfort be with you in the days ahead.

December 19, 2012

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