UNION, WV – Jackie Edward Dunbar, Sr., age 73, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home in Union, WV. Born February 28, 1952, in Union, WV, he was the son of Louise Dowdy Spangler and the late Melvin Roscoe Dunbar. Jackie was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a hard worker throughout his life, having worked in the coal mines, doing construction, at the rock quarry, and most recently, as a farmer. He was a jack of all trades, as he also painted houses and worked on cars. When he was younger, he enjoyed hunting, and later in life enjoyed telling hunting stories from his youth. Above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his father, Jackie was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Carol Burns Dunbar.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his children, Jackie Dunbar Jr. and wife Sheila of Union, WV, Judy Humphreys and husband Michael of Union, WV, and Joseph Dunbar and wife Rhonda of Lindside, WV; eight grandchildren, Jade Hefner (Rob), Johnathan Dunbar (Miranda), Jacy Hefner (Colt), Hope Dunbar, Brett Nester (Cheyenne), Britt Teter (Logan), Little Joe Dunbar (Brandy), and Dakota Dunbar (Evalee); great grandchildren, Jayla Lindsey, Easton Thornton, Bentley Smearman, Branson Smearman, Jazmyne Lindsey, Ezekiel Thornton, Jaxston Lindsey, Addison Dunbar, Glacin Nester, Forest Nester, Xavier Dunbar, Mila Dunbar, Kendall Taylor, and Baby Teter on the way. Also surviving are his siblings, Jimmy Dunbar (Linda) of Union, Chris Dunbar (Charlene) of Union, Leonard Dunbar (Debbie) of Ronceverte, Roy Dunbar (Darlene) of Union, Carl Dunbar (Paula) of Lindside, Nancy Johnson (Dennis) of Union, Helen Trent of Union, Jesse Dunbar of Union, Betty Perrine (Bruce) of Sinks Grove, and Mike Dunbar (Joy) of Union; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Groves-Mann Funeral Home in Union, WV, with Pastor Chris Dunbar officiating. Burial will follow at the New Lebanon Cemetery in Pickaway, WV. Visitation will be held from 12:00PM until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.

James Dunbar, Chris Dunbar, Roy Dunbar, Carl Dunbar, Mike Dunbar, and Leonard Dunbar will serve as pallbearers.

Those wishing to send online condolences or would like to sign the online guestbook, please do so by visiting www.groves-mann.com. Arrangements by Groves-Mann Funeral Home, Union, WV.