Obituary of Burhyl E. Dunn

Burhyl E. Dunn age 92 of Morgantown passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at WV Medicine Hospice.  He was born July 18, 1926 in Morgantown a son of the late Amos E. Dunn and Hazel Johnson Dunn.

Burhyl was a 1944 graduate of MHS and was the former owner of General Plumbing and Heating.  He was a United States Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in both Korea and Japan.  His hobbies were woodworking and he loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.  He was a member of the American Legion.

Burhyl is survived by three daughters, Diana J. (Ronald) Ours of Morgantown, Brenda S. (Kenneth) Mealey of Morgantown and Beverly L. Dunn and fiancée Tom Hewitt of Morgantown, sister, Mitzi (Bill) McKinley of Salisbury, NC, grandchildren, Jodi (Mark) Ours-Rudolph, Gretchen Ours, Jason (Crystal) Mealey, Jennifer Arcaro, Kristi (Randy) McCartney and Brittani Dalton, eight great grandchildren and his canine companion Peanut.

Burhyl was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Loraine Dunn.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to WV Caring and the staff at WV Medicine at 8W and 7E for the love, care, and support given to Burhyl and his family.

Friends may call at the McCulla Funeral Home, 770 Fairmont Road on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the noon funeral service with Rev. Lisa Crone-Sheldon officiating.  Burial will follow at Pleasant Hills Cemetery with graveside military services conducted by Westover VFW Post # 9916 and WVANG funeral honors.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.com.