Harold R. Dunbar Obituary (1954 - 2015)

Harold R. Dunbar, 60, of Hudson, passed away at 2:58 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his home.His memorial visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Interment will be private. There will be a Celebration of Life at 4:00 pm, Saturday at the Sit N Bull in Hudson.Memorials may be directed to the Community Cancer Center in Normal.Harold was born November 30, 1954 in Normal, the son of Walter and Betty Maxwell Dunbar. He married Sheila Gawthorp on October 4, 1980 in Bloomington. She survives.He is also survived by a daughter, Tammy (Butch) Shepherd of Heyworth; two step-children, Amy Kemp and Marty (Nikki) Oakes, both of Bloomington; a grandson, Grant Shepherd, seven step-grandchildren, Josh, Jeremy and Jacob Kemp and Joey, Justin, Hayley and Kara Oakes; a step great grandson, Remington Oakes; one brother, Skip (Anne) Dunbar of California and a sister, Roxa (Eddie) Baize, Sr of Towanda.He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister. Harold graduated from Normal Community High School in 1973. After school, he started as a mechanic and left as Service Manager for Yowell International (later Jones International), where he worked for over 20 years. He was then Maintenance Director for Nussbaum Transportation Service for 18 years.Harold was a jack of all trades and could fix about anything. He was a great friend that was always there for those who needed help.Harold was an avid golf player during the summer months, Hazy Hills was his second home. He also enjoyed deer hunting and riding his Harley with family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.