Larry Gene Dunkin

Larry Gene Dunkin obituary, Waverly, TN

Larry Gene Dunkin

Larry Dunkin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Luff-Bowen Funeral Home - Waverly on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Larry "Whipp" Dunkin, age 73, of Waverly, TN, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at TriStar Horizon Medical in Dickson, TN. He was born in New Albany, MS, on November 21, 1951, to the late JC Dunkin and Helen McCarver Dunkin. Larry drove a truck for many years until he retired. He enjoyed cooking and hanging out with family and friends. Larry was known for his love of playing the guitar and singing and watching Nascar races.
He leaves behind his children, Larry Dunkin, Jr. (Stacey), Tonya Rodriguez (Norman), Laura Trahan (Tray), brother, Jimmie Dunkin (Joann), sisters, Linda Carol Griffin and Janet Dunkin and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents JC and Helen Dunkin and 3 grandchildren, Heather, Holly and Hunter.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Arrangements are entrusted to Luff-Bowen Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made by visiting our website at luffbowen.com. 2400 Highway 13 North, Waverly, TN 37185 931-296-2437
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