Mr. William James Dundore Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

A Celebration of the Life of William James Dundore (A Festival of Praise and Salvation) Mr. William James Dundore, age 93 of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at The Oaks at Scenic View in Baldwin. “He was a faithful husband, a wonderful father, and a loyal employee. He was a good man.” A native of Beloit, Wisconsin, William James Dundore was the husband of Margie Dundore. He was a member and Deacon and Sunday school teacher at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Commerce, where he served as Music Director for over 12 years. He was a current member of Gideons International. Past affiliations include: President of the Commerce High School PTA; Chairman of the Commerce Board of Education; President of the Commerce Kiwanis Club; President of the Athens Area Industrial Management Group; and a member of the Jackson County Board of Tax Assessors. Mr. Dundore graduated from Beloit, Wisconsin, High School and Rockford, Illinois, Business College. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 30, 1947. He received an honorable discharge in 1950. Mr. Dundore was hired by Roper Corporation, Rockford, Illinois, as a Cost Accountant while still serving in the U.S. Army National Guard. He served as Shop Supervisor of Roper Corporation until 1959 when the Company moved to Commerce, Georgia. Mr. Dundore continued his work career with Roper Corporation serving as Assistant Production Manager; Production Manager; Manager of Manufacturing; and Vice President of Manufacturing. Mr. Dundore retired from Roper Corporation in 1991 after faithfully serving the Company for 41 years. Mr. William James Dundore was the son of Marvin Walter Dundore (deceased) and Mary Ivy Ferris Dundore (deceased). He is survived by his devoted and loving wife for 70+ years, Margie Dundore, of the home; 2 sons: Dennis Dundore (and wife, Melinda), Odessa, Florida; Ron Dundore (and wife, Jacqui), Commerce, Georgia. Survivors also include a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great children. A private memorial service will be held for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to Gideons International or Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Commerce. Little Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements for William James Dundore. In Loving Memory “Heavenly Father, we want to thank You that Your love for us is unconditional. And that no matter what we are facing, You have promised to be in it with us.”

Mr. William James Dundore

May 22, 1929 - July 20, 2022