Willie Chad Dunn of Comanche, OK passed away with family by his side on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the age of 85.  A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel in Comanche, OK.  Visitation will be at the Comanche Funeral Home, Tuesday evening, October 18th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Mr. Dunn will be in Perryton, TX for viewing/visitation on Friday (10/21/22) from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., with the family holding a celebration of life service from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Ochiltree Cemetery in Perryton, TX.

Chad was born on May 31, 1937 to Ester Earl and Johna Mae (Pickett) Dunn in Duncan, Oklahoma.  He graduated from Comanche High School and then attended Cameron College in Lawton, Ok.  Before starting his career in the oilfield, he served in the Army Reserves and spent summers working on a harvest crew.

Chad worked for Halliburton for 32 years.  During his tenure he held various positions and had the opportunity to live and work in numerous places across the US, developing long lasting friendships along the way.  His life and career came full circle when he returned to his homeland of Oklahoma where it all began.  After retiring, he farmed and raised cattle on the family home place.  In his travels with Halliburton, he met the love of his life, Shirley Jean Beard in Perryton, TX.  They were married for 52 years.

Throughout his life, Chad was continuously active in Freemasonry and its affiliate organizations.  He was a member of Ochiltree Lodge No. 910 in Perryton, TX for 55 years.  He completed his 32nd Degree in 1974 at Utah Scottish Rite in Salt Lake City and became an El Kalah Temple Shriner in 1975.  He was member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Duncan for 31 years and was active in youth organizations Job's Daughters and Rainbow Girls.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Milton 'Sam' Dunn.

Chad is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home; daughter Stacey Ann and husband Bill Fiddler, New York City, NY; stepdaughter Deborah Jean Lang and husband Cliff of Perryton, TX;

5 grandchildren: Brandy Lee Crawford, Pauline Nicole Torres, Alicia Faye Hero, Kimberly Dawn Robison and Odette Beatrice Fiddler; 4 great grandchildren: Trista Nicole Crawford; Olivia Jolee, Paloma Jeanine and Daniel Joseph Torres.

He is also survived by his sister Saundra Thompson, Amarillo, TX; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

Condolences may be sent to comanchefh@pldi.net