Mr. Talmadge “Sam” Jackson Dunn Jr., 78, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his residence, following a period of declining health.

Talmadge was born on June 3, 1946, in Caldwell County to the late Talmadge Dunn Sr. and Juanita Brookshire Dunn. He was a member of Guiding Light Baptist Church and was a retired long distance truck driver.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Dunn.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Joyce Reinhardt Dunn of the home, three children: Deborah Todd of Lenoir, Mary Pennell and husband Curtis of Hickory, and Talmadge Dunn III and wife Amy of Lenoir.  Also surviving are three brothers, Tommy, Frankie and Alan Dunn, twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Clearview Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Philyaw officiating.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.mackiefh.com

Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations of Granite Falls is assisting the Dunn family.