JOSEPH STEWART DUNBAR

JOSEPH STEWART DUNBAR, 78, of Martins Ferry, Ohio died Friday, August 4, 2017 at his home surrounded by family
He was born on March 11, 1939 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the eldest son of Joseph and Helen (McKee) Dunbar. Upon graduation from Martins Ferry High School Joseph enlisted and became a decorated member of the United States Marine Corps. Upon his honorable discharge from the Marines, Joseph studied and received his degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and subsequently his master's degree from American University. After graduation Joseph returned to Martins Ferry and became an active member of the business and civic community as the Director of the Neighborhood Development Corporation and served on Martins Ferry City Council. Joseph left public service and founded and successfully operated the Joseph S. Dunbar Real Estate Broker firm for over 30years until his retirement. He also served as the President of the Belmont County Board of Realtors and as an appraiser for Belmont County. Joseph was a life-long member in the First Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry including as an elder of Session.
He was survived by his loving wife, Susan A. Tolbert; daughter, JoAnna S. McWilliams (James); grandchildren Madeline Grace and Andrew James McWilliams of Powell, Ohio.
Funeral service was held on August 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in MartinsFerry at 400 Walnut Street with Rev. David Stammerjohn officiating. Burial follows in St. Mary's Cemetery Martins Ferry.
Belmont Co. Veterans Association gave military honors at the cemetery
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