Virgin (Gus) Waddy Dunaway Obituary in Kilmarnock at Campbell Funeral Home

Obituary For Virgin (Gus) Waddy Dunaway

Services for Deacon Virgin(Gus) Dunaway will be lived streamed by Campbell Funeral Home on March 13, 2021, at 11: AM. http://www.facebook.comcampbellfuneralhome27bluffpointroadkilmarnockva/live

Deacon Virgin Waddy (Gus) Dunaway of Kilmarnock, VA., also known as "Captain Gus" Passed March 4, 2021, at his home. Services will be 11 AM., Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church Kilmarnock, VA., Where Reverend Micheal Reed is Interim Pastor. Apostle Phyllis S. Norris Glascoe of Shachah World Ministries, Oxon Hill Maryland, will be the Eulogist. Walk - thru viewing will be from 3-6 pm. Friday, March 12, 2021, at Campbell Funeral Home, Kilmarnock, VA.

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"God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things, have passed away." - Revelations 21:4 Virgin “Gus” Waddy Dunaway, affectionally known as Captain Gus and Daddy Gus, was born on July 21, 1929, and was the oldest child of Clarence and Clara Waddy Dunaway. He grew up in Weems, Virginia, also known as “Black Stump or The Branch” and was educated in the public school system. Gus grew up and became a kind and caring man who was loved by all who knew him both near and far. He never met a stranger he didn’t engage and would talk to everyone. Gus was born and grew up around water, and thus developed a love for anything and everything that had to do with water. Gus served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1953 during the Korean War as a Soldier in the 58th Float Bridge, building pontoon bridges. He loved and looked forward to his reunions with his Army buddies. When greeted with “Thank you for Your Service”, he always followed with “My Country Tis of Thee”. After leaving the Army, Gus was employed by the Smith Corporation in Port Monmouth, NJ., where he served as a boat crewmember. Later in life, he was employed by Zapata Haynie in Cameron, LA, and Omega Protein for 47 years. Gus retired as a Captain of his beloved vessel, “The Q.O. Dunn.” In 1956, Gus married the love of his life, Theresa “Louise” Morris, and together they were blessed with seven children; two sons, Barry and Dean (Leslie) Dunaway; and five daughters; Chandra (Ernest) Robbins; Lynette (Glynis) Hall; Vernette (Patrick) Young; Sharon (Cartelis, Sr.) Wilson; and Shawan (Rev. Ashley) Davis. They were happily married for 64 years and May 2021 would have been their 65th wedding anniversary. Gus loved himself some “Louise” and Louise loved herself some “Gus”. They were a great model of marriage for their children. He joined his wife and moved his membership to Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School Teacher, Trustee, and Deacon. When he wasn’t talking about his children, he’d gladly tell you about his grandkids. He was a proud “Daddy Gus”. Gus was a man of many skills to include a great barber and oysterman. He loved traveling to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York to sell oysters. Gus remained active in his retirement and just could not sit and do nothing. He continued working as a landscaper well into his late 80s. He also chartered tours and served as a tour guide to Tangier Island. Although he was very busy, he took pride in and always made time for his family. Gus truly loved the Lord and doing the Lord’s work. He always had a smile on his face and genuinely loved people. He was looked up to throughout his community. He also cherished and loved his relationship with the crew members of his ship, and many of them looked to him as a father figure. In his later years in life, one could always find Gus at “Lee’s Restaurant” or “Subway” in Kilmarnock. The staff always knew exactly what he wanted to eat by, simply when he walked in the door. Gus transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Thursday morning, March 4, 2021. Gus was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Clara; his sisters, Fannie and Viola; his brothers, Bernard and Donnie Dunaway, and Paul and Floyd Carter. He is survived by his brother, George (Shirley); sister, Carrie Carter; sisters-in-law, Helen Carter, Pauline Carter, Martha Carter, Lillian, and Bertine Dunaway; brother-in-law, Thornton Waller; 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one great, great-granddaughter, a Goddaughter, Sherry Gregory; Special friend, Deacon Johnny James; “Like Daughters” Glenda Brown-Snowden and Michelle Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other extended family members.

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Dear Daddy, we miss you so very much! You were ready for your wings but our hearts were not. Love you and sail on! Love, Chandra

May God give you peace that surpasseth all understanding. Praying for you and your family.

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. My condolences. I certainly remember my summers in VA and being with him on his boat. God bless you cousin Gus and rest in eternal peace. Love you all.

Dearest Chandra! Seeing your Dad today inspires me to say thank you Sir, for your service to protect and defend this country's freedoms. Seeing your family, I see that God dwells their hearts and in the sanctuary. I'm grateful that Lenny and I are able to share celebrating your father's home going today. We love you and lift you up in prayer for comfort during this time.
Lenny and Lynell Manning
Holding to God's eternal ✋🏽 Jesus, He will Fix it! 👏🏾

We are so sorry for your loss. We're going to miss "Daddy" Gus Dunaway, too. He was such a kind and gentle soul. We hope you feel surrounded by much love. We share in your sadness as you remember your wonderful father. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.... With our deepest sympathy, Wickie, Cynthia & Azaria

Uncle gus may you rest in Heaven knowing that you did an amazing job in life.so many lesson taught by you to all your family members near and far.you will be missed but never forgotten. The TROTMAN family. Our summers on the Branch are priceless.

Beloved Adored Admired Black Men are born of heroes Seemingly gone too soon Fondly remembered Yvonne, Kimberly, Akin, Yuko, Tomoya, Koji, Aiko

Thank you Daddy for your love and wisdom. You will forever be inseparable in my heart. Rest in Eternal Peace. Lynette

Our condolences to the family. Daddy Gus was a remarkable person. It was a pleasure to know him. God's grace and mercy will carry you through.
Casper and Donna Roachford

Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Dunaway family. May God's grace continue to guide and bless the family The Bruce Hal Family

Our deepest prayers of comfort and peace to the Dunaway family. May your great memory live on through each life you touched and through the life you lived. May the work you done speak for YOU.
Pastor Charles & Denitra Bynum

Uncle Gus was a caring and cheerful man that never said to anyone. He will be deeply missed. Prayers and condolences to my family. May God provide you all with the strength and comfort that you need during this difficult time. Parris & Briana

Earth has mo sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Knowing where you are will give us comfort. You will forever live in our heats. Rest forever in his arms. You did it your way! Love you for Life. Your daughter Vernette

Our heartfelt condolences to the Dunaway and Robbins family. May you find GOD'S peace, healing, and comfort during your time of grief, as we celebrate the homegoing of our brother in Christ. Deacon & Deaconess Leonardo Manning, FMZBC.

Deepest condolences and prayers to the Dunaway Family!! May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you at this difficult time!! Shirley Jones Lancaster, Va.

cap'n Gus Dunaway. what a man what a man what a mighty good man. My deepest condolences to each and every one of you. He was a gentleman and the best adopted dad ever I always felt like one of the girls in his presence. I will always remember meeting y'all over some rainbow trout your dad had. From that moment we been connected I love y'all. Hug ms weezie and each other in the days ahead the emotions will be like tidal wave, but God will see yall through the legacy Cap Gus started ..... Capn :Daddy Gus is a one in a million

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Dunaway family. I pray God brings you comfort and peace. He and his warm smile will truly be missed. Ericka Turner

Heartfelt condolences to the Dunaway family. Losing a parent is difficult, but we pray that you find comfort in knowing that Mr. Gus has gone on to be with our Lord and Savior. May the Lord bless your grieving hearts.

I miss you so much Daddy Gus. I'm thankful for the memories that we made together. You will truly be missed.

Our condolences to the Dunaway family. Our hearts were saddened to hear of Mr. Dunaway's passing. We share your loss. Chandra, Ernest and Danise have been a blessing in our lives for more than 20 years. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ comfort you in your time of sorrow and give you peace. Oscar and Minnie Davis

My heartfelt condolences to the Dunaway family. May you find GOD'S peace, healing,and comfort during your time of grief.

Your accomplishments and your memories will live on long after you are gone. You gave your best to your country, family and community. Job well done my beloved brother in arms. In deepest sympathy, Lloyd & Eleanor Hill

Daddy Gus will always be forever with me, in heart & spirit. I love you & will miss you!! Mark & Michelle Davis

Gus you will be truly missed. May God comfort your family in their time of sorrow. I will continue to lift you all up in prayer with much love. Love always, Tunie

May it bring some comfort and help ease your sorrow to know that the warmest thoughts and prayers are with every one of you. Blessings, Pat and Maurice Baker

Remembering many memories of Mr. Gus and family. He will surely be missed. You all have our deepest condolences and prayers. Curry family

My heart goes out to my family during this most difficult time. Rest easy uncle (Gus) we will miss you dearly but we will never forget you. Your now in the company of our ancestor's.and one day we will all be together again😪😪

Wherever a beautiful soul have been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Gus Rest In Peace. Bea Gaskins and Sandra Gaskins Smyre

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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