Michael Norris Dunlap

The Life & The Flight Legacy of MSgt. Michael Norris Dunlap February 25, 1951- July 7, 2020 Michael Norris Dunlap, was the “first born” of the union between his parents, Henry Thomas Dunlap & Eva Mae (Fitzpatrick) Dunlap. Michael was born in St. Louis, Missouri, where he graduated from Sumner High School, in 1969, immediately joining the United States Air Force in the same year. MSgt. Michael Norris Dunlap Retired from the United States Air Force and began his Veteran Status in 1993. He loved his Country and never lost his excitement about his lifelong career of being a Loadmaster on the C-5 Aircraft. He performed many Special Operation Missions throughout his career. One of the many notable missions was the recovery effort to return the bodies of more than 900 people who lost their life during the 1978 Jonestown Massacre in Guyana. After 24 years of exemplary and honorable service to his country, with countless Meritorious Medals, MSgt. Dunlap retired from the United States Air Force. He then began another 24-year career at the Dover Sam’s Club. where he continued to receive honorable notoriety for his “over and above” work ethic and dedicated service to the organization. Michael became the loving and responsible Patriarch of his family after the passing of his dad in 2007. Michael was a kind, caring, loving and giving person who was funny, yet took life seriously. He was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life like bowling, “cueing” on the grill, assembling model airplanes, as well as, assembling, displaying and operating his elaborate train set, with a replica of a town, that filled an entire room. He enjoyed relaxing on his deck in Dover or sitting on the family porch in St. Louis. When he would visit St. Louis, he loved attending the St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Games. On July 7th at 6:47pm at Bay Health Hospital, Michael Norris Dunlap passed from this life to receive his eternal reward at the age of 69. Michael is preceded in death by both of his parents and most recently by his two paternal uncles: Louis Dunlap who lived in Monticello, Arkansas and Ford Dunlap who lived in St. Louis, Missouri. Michael is survived by his faithful and beloved wife of 35 years, Lynda Marie Dunlap; 2 children, Jean Jackson and Jeremy Dunlap; 3 grandchildren, Michael Jackson, Brittany Jackson and Liam Dunlap; 4 siblings, Arthur K. Dunlap, Maurice E. Dunlap (wife Mercy), Janice M. Flowers (husband Charles), Lawrence Dunlap (wife Angie), as well as, numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and former coworkers. Michael was loved and adored by so many. It will be the Lord’s strength, God’s love for each other, fond memories and the many pictures that will help to be a source of strength to see all of us through our heartbreaking loss. We are encouraged by the fact that the peace of God will keep our heart and mind filled with beautiful memories of Michael, that will last a lifetime. Thank You So Very Much to Everyone for Your Love, Show of Support and Your Prayers During This Difficult Time…. With Love, The Family of Michael Norris Dunlap

Michael Norris Dunlap

February 25, 1951 - July 7, 2020