Leonard W. Dunbar "L.W.D."

Mr. Leonard W. Dunbar “L.W.D.”, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born March 31, 1962 in Hayti, Missouri to J.D. and Bonnie Dunbar.

Leonard attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated with the “Class of 1980.” He grew up in church, singing in the Angel Choir at Bethesda Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Nick Hall, Jr. He later joined Greater Solid Rock Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Ernest L. Reed. Leonard was employed at Schaffer Bread Co. and worked there until his health declined.

A big sports fan, you could always find Leonard watching some basketball or football game. He was an avid fan of Ohio sports; his favorite teams were the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Ohio State Buckeyes. Lent was very passionate and would argue with any and everybody about his favorite teams. He will be missed by family and friends who loved him dearly.

There was never a dull moment in the Dunbar household. He was always joking around and he swore he knew everything about everything. Lent was quite the character and was a friend to all. He would give you the shirt off his back, and he will be truly missed.

Leonard was preceded in death by one son, Jason “JD” Dunbar; grandparents, Galvin and Birtha Hemphill, Burnice and Fronzetta Dunbar.

He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Stephanie Miller Dunbar; children, Shameka Jordan, Cyntavia Miller, J’lessa Dunbar, Donavan Dunbar, Donta Miller, Dequavion Boyd, Jamarius and Santino Miller; parents, J.D. and Bonnie Dunbar; grandchildren, Travontis Miller, Markavia Miller, Volenzia Wilson, Jordyn Dunbar, Londyn Dunbar, J’Corrion Cottrell, Jr., Lattrell, My’Angel, Faith, Princeton, Dequavion Jr., Valentina; sisters, Tisha (Sanford) Blackmon, Pam Dunbar, Gloria Dunbar, Valeria Brooks; brother, James (Angela) Dunbar; nieces, Jennifer McKinney, Tanesha Reid, Kiah and Risa Brooks, Lailah Davis; nephews, Xavier Sanders, Bradley Reid, Darian Brooks, Daniel Dunbar; aunts, Lillian Strong, Mary Allen, Marcine Hemphill, Clustine Hemphill, Joyce Morgan, Rachel Sharp, Doris Dunbar, Joyce Stone, Cathy (Frank) Williams, Mavis Stone; uncles, Howard Dunbar, Manuel Dunbar, Artie Dunbar, Lawrence Hemphill, Shubert Hemphill, Gregory Hemphill, David Stone; special cousin, Minister Cory (Chirila) Hamilton; mother-in-law, Mary Jordan; fathers-in-law, Joseph (Veronica) Jordan, Henry Burnell; sisters-in-law, Cynthia (J.C.) Scott, Pamela (Reginald) Helton, Martha Bowens, Mary (Hilton) Garman, Shirley (Dan) Martin, Linda, Ada and Sharron Burrell; brother-in-law, Timothy (Savette) Jordon; godmother, Margaret LaShore; godsister and godbrother, SaTonya and Eric (Grace) LaShore; many other loved ones and friends, including special friends, Brad Mannie, Anthony Thompson, Alan Jones, Marcus Jones, Torrey Wilson, Tyrone Ruffin, Jermaine Surles, Darryl Thompson and Dujuan Yarger.

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The family would like to express special thanks to EMS #257, Pastor Ernest Reed and the Greater Solid Rock Baptist Church family, friends Erin Glavens and Laurie Weatphal, McGill Street “McABC” Neighborhood family, Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.