Early on Monday morning, October 4, 2021, Carlton "Hughes" Dunlap, Jr., passed away and is now rejoicing at the feet of Jesus and is no longer suffering. Hughes was born May 29, 1953 in Forsyth County/Winston-Salem, NC. to Carlton Hughes Dunlap, Sr. and Betty Bailey Dunlap of Walnut Cove, NC (Stokes County) where he grew up. Hughes attended Lees-McRae College and North Carolina State University where he earned a degree in Turfgrass Management. He operated Hughes Dunlap Landscape Services in Wake County/Raleigh, NC for 25 years. Hughes continued his career in Wake County Public School System where he was an instructional assistant in the Exceptional Children's Program at Fuquay-Varina High School where he was loved by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Those left to honor his memory are his wife of 45 years, Sidney Leigh Lefevers Dunlap; his children - Davis Hughes Dunlap (Casey), Hannah Leigh Dunlap Singletary (Dennis), Jacob Andrew Dunlap (Hannah), John Samuel Dunlap; his grandchildren - Dylan, Wyatt, Emerson, Calder, Grayson and Lawson; his brothers - John Frank Dunlap (Debbie), Edwin Bailey Dunlap (Ammy); his sister - Betsy Kate Dunlap Zyvith (Brian); 4 nieces and 2 nephews; and many friends.
A "Come To Jesus Celebration" will be October 16th at 12:00 PM at Evangel Church (201 Meadow Drive Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526) with Rodney Baker officiating. Please dress casually in your celebration clothes!
Family members will share a Brunch prior to the service from 10:00 - 11:30 at Grace in Willow Spring (1705 Unity Church Road Willow Spring, NC 27592).
Donations in Hughes's honor can be made to Grace in Willow Spring (PO Box 112 Willow Spring, NC 27592).
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Carlton Hughes Dunlap Jr.
May 29, 1953 – October 4, 2021
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Hughes was a terrific neighbor to me and to my family in Walnut Cove for many years. I always thought I grew up in the most fantastic neighborhood ever with so many kids my age to play with at all times. I was so sad to learn of his passing. John Frank, Betsy, and Ed, as well as Hughes' family, please know that I am thinking about you during your time of loss. I will continue to remember you and our fun times together through our childhood years. The Thomas family was so blessed to have all of you Dunlaps as our next door neighbors and friends. My prayers are with you and with your family during your time of loss. Love, Patti Thomas Brame