Hackett Emerson Dunbar, Sr., 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020.
He was born on April 22, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Martin and Margaret (Stokes) Dunbar. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Delfern Williams and brother, Martin Dunbar, Jr.
Hackett was in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired from General Electric after 35 years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Lillie (Belle) Dunbar, children; Ava Taylor, Phillip Dunbar, Hackett Dunbar, Jr., Angela Warfield, grandchildren; Toni Dunbar, Phillip Cross, Brent Warfield, Sydney Warfield, great-grandchildren; Landon Turner, Bella Zinsou, Sophia Zinsou, siblings; Barbara Kanardy and Ernest Dunbar.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243) with burial to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.
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