Freddie Dunlap

1943 ∼ 2007

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Freddie Dunlap ?Gramps? 64, of Bridge City, retired to Crystal Beach, died Sunday, December 23, 2007, in Houston.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 2007, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Reverend Jim McClintock will officiate. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m.

Freddie was born October 12, 1943, in Beaumont, the son of Frank and Helen Alford Dunlap.

He was a supervisor at Livingston Gulfport Shipbuilding and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He also served as an Auxiliary Member of Legion of Mary and a former Volunteer Bridge City Fireman.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen ?Mingaw? Dunlap and father, Frank Dunlap.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Dunlap of Crystal Beach; daughters Shawna Dunlap Gauthier and husband Michael of Bridge City and Kimberly Ann Dunlap of San Augustine; proud Gramps of, Michael Shawn Gauthier and Brandon Scott Gauthier; sister, Lois Dorman of Houston, brother, Dennis Dunlap of Groves; and very good lifelong friends Vance and Cyndie Chauvin.

Serving as pallbearers will be Vance Chauvin, Nathan Foreman, Michael Shawn Gauthier, Brandon Scott Gauthier, Jerald Smith and Todd Guyote. Honorary pallbearer will be Michael E. Gauthier.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke?s Heart Foundation.

Condolences

Anonymous February 11, 2008

Dear Joann and Family We were there the day of the funeral. My heart was broken to see you in your pain. He was a great man and friend. You and yours will always be a part of us. Love ya##imported-begin##Amy & Johnny Kidder##imported-end##

Anonymous January 21, 2008

JoAnn What a life you had with a fine man. We sure did enjoy knowing & visiting with both of ya'll. So sorry to hear. Just found out tonight.1-21-08 We haven't been to the beach for a while. He sure made you feel special & he did know so much about t##imported-begin##Teresa Hayslette##imported-end##

Anonymous December 31, 2007

ALVIN WORKED WITH FREDDIE. HE WORKED WITH HIM AT GULFPORT & ORANGE YARD TOO.ALVIN PASSED FEB 22.THIS YEAR. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU & FAMILY AT THIS TIME##imported-begin##RUBY FREEMAN##imported-end##

Anonymous December 26, 2007

You will be greatly missed Freddie! You always knew how to make someone laugh when I was younger. You were a great man and you left behind many great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys in the family.##imported-begin##Amanda Stephson##imported-end##

Anonymous December 26, 2007

Shawanna---Want you to know that I amthinking of the entire family. I know how very your Dad loved all of you and you can take comfort in the fact that he always lived life to the fullest, he was a good man and will be greatly missed##imported-begin##paula mathews##imported-end##

Anonymous December 26, 2007

Freddie, You are finally out of pain and for that I am grateful, however, you will be greatly missed and will be thought of often..Your time with us was not long enough nor fare but you get the chance to meet my brother Michael, hang out with him, ya'll w##imported-begin##Angela Kunz##imported-end##

Anonymous December 26, 2007

Freddie was, is and will always be a wonderful person who could always make everyone smile. I am thankful I got the chance to know him. Joann and family I know it will be very hard to be without him but know he will always be by your sides watching over ##imported-begin##Tammy and Louis Montalbano##imported-end##