Jack Ballard Dunbar

Jack Ballard Dunbar, 89, of Fincastle, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the home of his son in Roanoke, Virginia after a long illness. He served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954 and had retired from C. E. Thurston and Sons of Roanoke. He loved gardening, canning, and wood working, and was an avid fan NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon. Jack was born September 25, 1931 in Botetourt County, Virginia to the late Chan H., Sr. and Daisy B. Dunbar. He is also predeceased by his brothers, Larry T., Carl H., Hubert N., Cline L., and David W. Dunbar; and sister, Claudine F. Jacques. Jack was a loving husband and father. Survivors include by his wife of 54 years, Edith M. Dunbar ; son, Jack L. Dunbar of Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis C. and Shirley Dunbar, Chan H. Jr, and Betty Dunbar; sisters, Sylvia M. Wilson, Bernice J. McConnell, Ruby G. and brother-in-law, Bernard Lemon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 20, 2021 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan with Pastor Juan Barr officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle. The family will receive friends Friday, March 19, 2021 from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.