Mr. Eddie M. Dunaway, 59, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his residence in Tylertown, MS.

Eddie was born on October 19, 1960 and was the son of Ed and Geraldine Reeves Dunaway.  Eddie was originally from Brookhaven, MS and graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1978. From there, he attended the University of Southern Mississippi, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture. He created his own business in 2001, E M Dunaway General Contractors, Inc., building it from the ground up. He was an avid outdoorsman and pilot, who loved fishing, hunting and nature itself. He also loved watching Ole Miss Rebel football and coaching the great game of baseball. He was happiest when he was with those he loved and when he knew that they were cared for. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke, they always carried a genuine thoughtfulness and weight. His love was evident in and through his hard work as well as his generosity towards his friends and family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents;

He is survived by one son, Luke Dunaway and wife, Lindsey of Daphne, AL.; one sister, Debbie Coker and husband, Donnie of Tylertown, MS.; one niece, Gerri Williams and husband, Casey of Pearl, MS.; his sweetheart, Pam Forrest of Spanish Fort, AL. and a large family of nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A memorial visitation for all friends and family will be held at Bogue Chitto Baptist Church at Carters Creek Cemetery, 2146 Boyd Reeves Rd. Tylertown, MS 39667, on Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 10:30AM until time of Graveside Service at 11:30AM with Bro. Donnie Coker officiating. Seating and shade will be provided.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Batson Children's Hospital at University of Mississippi Medical Center, 3900 Lakeland Dr. – Suite 205, Flowood, MS 39232.

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