Obituary of Thomas Albert Dunford, Sr.

Thomas Albert Dunford, Sr., age 79, of Wytheville, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. Albert was born in Wythe County to the late James Sterlin and Bertha Dean Dunford. Albert was also preceded in death by four sisters, Mildred Edwards, Wanda Smith, Janice Rodgers and Minnie Freeman, two brothers, Kenneth Dunford and Lee Roy Dunford. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Loretta Mae Dunford and son Thomas Albert Dunford, Jr., three brothers, James Buford Dunford, Ronnie Dunford and Gary Dunford. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Albert will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. A very special “Thank You” to the Wythe Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis Center for 10 ½ years of life saving treatment and care. An extended “Thank You” to the Southwest Virginia Hospice Care. A memorial service will be held 4PM Friday, December 2, 2022, at Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Reverend Doug Stuart. The family will receive friends Friday, from 3PM until service time at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.