Danny David Dunn, age 67, of Boone, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born May 3, 1952 in Akron, Ohio, Danny was the son of Gloria Neal Dunn and the late Harold Edgar Dunn. Danny owned and operated his own construction company. He was a graduate of Kingman High School Class of 1971.
His first love was racing. He started bracket racing at the age of 16. He worked his way all the way up to the top fuel division. He owned and operated the Wilkesboro Raceway Park.
Danny developed a love of flying. He would fly almost every day. In addition to his father, Danny was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah Bradley.
In addition to his mother, he is also survived by two daughters, Tracy Dunn Mulkey (husband Jason) and Trina Dawn Dunn; two grandchildren, Luke Mulkey and Madison Dunn; ex-wife Ramon Helsley Dunn; nephews, Danny Bradley (wife Danielle) and Toby Bradley; niece Lisa Helton (husband Todd); and numerous other relatives and childhood friends including Pat (Candy) Mullen Lamb.
A memorial service was held Aug. 24 in North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Ebenezer Christian Children’s Home, P.O. Box 2777, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Arrangements were made by Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir.
