Michael Dunegan

Michael (Mike) Herndon Dunegan passed away June 13, 2021, at the age of 60, in Rowlett, Texas. A four-year battle with cancer showed his courage in facing life’s challenges. Despite the pain, he stayed strong until the end of his life on earth.

Michael was born May 29, 1961, in Dallas, Texas.

Mike spent many of his childhood summers in Bryan County with his grandparents. His dream was to move to Albany and build a home. Mike enjoyed collecting many things and sharing the stories of his finds. He was an avid researcher and very knowledgeable in many subjects.

The majority of his adult life, Mike was the owner of Dunegan Contracting/A&M Mechanical in Garland, Texas.

Mike was preceded in death by his stepfather, Alvin Montgomery; stepsister, Leanne Kendrick; paternal grandparents, George (Buster) and Maudie Dunegan and maternal grandparents, Ira and Marion West.

He is survived by his wife, Sylva Perez Dunegan; daughters, Ashley Dunegan and Michelle Dunegan of Garland, Texas, and son, Westley H. Dunegan of Rowlett, Texas; parents, Ruth West Montgomery of Garland, Texas, and James (Jim) Dunegan and his wife Sandra of Calera, Okla.; brother, Steve Dunegan and wife Pam of Mesquite, Texas; sister, Lori Miller and husband Doug of Clio, Mich.; sister, Tammy Dunegan of Connerville, Okla.; stepbrother, Curtis Montgomery; granddaughters, Isabella Dunegan and Janie Williams; nieces and nephews: Brittany Choi, Jerrica Miller, Jacob Dunegan, and Dillon Miller; aunt, Winnie Fox and cousins, Karen John and Eric Minyard.

Mike will be honored with a Celebration of his Life on Saturday, July 10, at 1 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Durant, Okla. with Rev. Steve Snodgrass officiating.