Mr. Dennis Harvey Dunn

November 28, 1952 - February 18, 2017

Dennis Dunn, beloved family man, musician, songwriter, farrier and blacksmith, passed away at home on February 18, 2017, after living with cancer for eight months. He was 64 years old. He was born in Tampa and resided in Concord, Florida for the past 30 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Charlotte Rawls Dunn and Hampton Dunn, and brother Randy. He is survived by his wife Erice Shepard of Concord, son Travis Dunn (Erin) of Amsterdam, Netherlands, sister Janice Oldroyd (Clarke) of Boulder Colorado, brother Hampton Dunn Jr. (Sally) of Stuart Florida, several grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. After a stint at Milsaps College, he worked as a cowboy and became fascinated with the ancient art and craft of farriery (the care of horses’ feet) which became his career. His excellence led to the training of three apprentices who now have careers of their own. He authored many short stories and was a finalist in Jerry Stern’s 1992 short-short story contest. Also a prolific songwriter, he won the Will McLane Florida Song contest in 1996. He performed and engineered many recordings of his songs and those of his friends and family. Per his wishes, no public services are planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the horse or animal rescue organization of your choice. A true Renaissance man, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him, human and equine alike. His last wish was that we all cherish each other.