Ben Lee Dunavent Jr

May 7, 1940 - June 24, 2015

Ben Lee Dunavent, Jr., age 75, of Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Holston Valley Hospital following an extended illness. He was a Washington County native and the son of the late Ben Lee Dunavent, Sr, and the late Nola Buchanan Dunavent. Mr. Dunavent was a graduate of Science Hill High School, and attended E.T.S.U. He was a United States Marine Corps Reserve Soldier. Mr. Dunavent owned B &J Wallpaper and B&J Rentals. He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing, bowling, and sports. Mr. Dunavent was a member of Central Baptist Church, and sang in the Joy Choir. In addition to his parents, Mr. Dunavent was preceded in death by a grandson, Sidney Blake Crandall. Survivors include his wife, Marlene L. Dunavent, of the home; one son, Ben Lee Dunavent, III, Johnson City; daughter, Lee Ann Crandall, Johnson City; grandson, Benjamin Hayden Crandall, Johnson City; sister, Gail Sparks and husband Gerald, Jonesborough. The funeral service for Mr. Dunavent will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 27, 2015 in the East Chapel with Dr. Ronald F. Murray officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:00 P.M. in the East Chapel of the funeral home. The graveside service and interment will follow the funeral service at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Ben Lee Dunavent, III, Hayden Crandall, Greg Crandall, Keith Mowder, Richard Baldwin, Robert Lewis, Chris Moody, and Gerald Sparks. Memories and condolences may be shared with the Dunavent family at www.appfh.net. Appalachian Funeral Home and Cremation Services3, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City is serving the Dunavent family. (423) 928-6111 Order Flowers Service DetailsSaturday, June 27th, 2015 2:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East Chapel Interment DetailsRoselawn Memory Gardens