Vernon D. Dunlap

Vernon D. Dunlap, 75, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away suddenly at his home on August 28, 2025 from an apparent heart attack. Born in Dennison, Ohio on June 22, 1950, he was a son of the late Richard Price Dunlap and Erma Blanche (McMullen) Dunlap. After graduating from Indian Valley North in 1969, Vernon went on to serve in the Army for nearly 40 years, achieving the rank of sergeant first class. During his time in the service, his proudest achievement was the ability to say that every one of his soldiers were brought home alive from each mission. His specific duties included serving as a combat engineer in VietNam from 1969 to 1971, at IRR from 1971 to 1973, with 477th MP Co. in Wooster, Ohio from 1973 to 1983, with 477th MP Co. in Columbus, Ohio from 1983 to 1986, serving in Cairo, Egypt in August of 1985, recruiting in Zanesville, Ohio from 1986 to 1988, with 344th MP Co. in New Haven, Connecticut from 1988 to 1994, with 344th MP Co. Desert Storm in Sudi Arabia in 1990 and 1991, as a volunteer fireman in Ansonia, Connecticut from 1992 to 1994, as a combat engineer with 980th in Balch Springs, Texas from 1994 to 1996, as a combat engineer with 611th in Sharonville, Ohio from 1996 to 2006, in Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2005 and 2006, and as a combat engineer with 312th in Duluth, Minnesota from 2006 to 2008 – finally retiring on February 1, 2008. Locally, Vernon had worked for his family's business, Dunlap Electric, for a number of years and had also been employed by Tusco Manufacturing in Gnadenhutten for many years. In retirement, Vernon loved his final career as a licensed barber. On June 14, 1985, Vernon married Susan (Shaffer) Dunlap, with whom he shared over 40 years of marriage. Of all his traveling endeavors, he most enjoyed going on cruises with his beloved wife Susan, traveling the world with her by his side. Vernon was a longtime member of the William E. Donohue V.F.W. Post #7943 in Tuscarawas, Ohio, where he was a quartermaster for 11 years and had been active for many years in their respectful flag disposal program. Vernon enjoyed shooting, riding his motorcycle, and spending many evenings bowling at Cy Young Lanes in Newcomerstown. Vernon is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, Jason (Olivia) Broome, Andrew Broome, and Robert (Sarah) Broome; grandchildren, McKenna, Alison, Cody, Sierra, Sean, Colin, Tori, Hailey, J.D., and Isabella; great-grandson, Paxton and another great-grandchild who is expected; nephew, Andy; nieces, Megan and Amanda, and his sister-in-law, Susie Dunlap. In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Dunlap, as well as his sister, Linnie Dunlap. According to his wishes, Vernon has been cremated. A celebration of his life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, at the William E. Donohue V.F.W. Post #7943 in Tuscarawas, and he will be interred at West Union Cemetery near Gilmore on a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations honoring Vernon’s memory may be made to the William E. Donohue V.F.W. Post #7943, 421 N. Main St., Tuscarawas, OH 44682, or to any charity that supports United States veterans.