Josiah "Joe" Wayne Dunn

Josiah "Joe" Wayne Dunn, age 62, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 3:43 pm Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Rev. Doug Job will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand View Burial Park.

Visitation celebrating Joe's life will be held 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Tuesday June 4, 2024, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.

Joe was born on November 24, 1961, in Hannibal, MO, the son of Wilbur and Shirley (Widaman) Dunn.

He was united in marriage to Janet Lynn Bleigh on September 24, 2001, in Hannibal, MO.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Dunn of the home, son, Adam Dunn (Mary) of Hannibal, MO, two daughters, Casey Jennings (Mike) of Bowling Green, MO, and Kristie Franklin (John) of Palmyra, MO, three brothers, Wilbur Dunn, Jr. of New London, MO, Ben Dunn (Lindsey) of Columbia, MO and Brandon Dunn (Chelsea) of Hannibal, MO and step-mother, Rose Dunn of Hannibal, MO.

Also surviving are Joe's eight grandchildren, Adam Dunn, Jr., Peyton Dunn, Alice Flood, Joslyn Dunn, Lucas Jennings, Reagan Jennings, Nolan Jennings and Whitney Franklin, brother and sister in-laws, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his father-in-law, Paul Bleigh and mother-in-law, Laura Bleigh.

Joe attended Hannibal High School and entered into the workforce.  Joe was a talented mechanic whom he learned from his Grandpa Dunn. Through his work journey his ability to work on anything from a weed eater to cranes brought about many accomplishments for those he did work for including the last 10 years with Norwood’s Golf Course.

Joe lived making the most of each day.  If he wasn’t working, he was watching NASCAR, taking his daily drive through town, tending to his honeybees, gardening, barbecuing or him and Janet enjoying rides out and about coming home to have a cold Miller Lite together riding around on the golf cart with Sally their dog alongside.  He was known for giving a helping hand to those in need.  The most cherished times were spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, and many friends. Joe will be missed by all who knew him.

Pallbearers will be Adam Dunn Jr., Lucas Jennings, Greg Sims, Darin Behl, John Foubester, John Franklin, Tracy Scott and Brian Scott.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hannibal POPS Club, Shriner's Hospital for Children Burn Center, or First Christian Church of Hannibal, MO, in care of Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.

Online condolences may be made to the family and video tribute viewed on Joe's memorial page at www.smithfuneralhomeandchapel.com