UNION, WV --- Rickie Gene Dunbar, age 57, of Union, WV passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at White Sulphur Springs Care Center at White Sulphur Springs, WV, following a long illness. Born October 24, 1960 at Union, WV, he was the son of the late Bobby Gene and Mary Ellen Wykle Dunbar. Rickie worked for Appalachian Electronics Ins. in Lewisburg, WV for many years. He became disabled about 4 years ago. Rickie was a very kind-hearted person. He loves his whole family very much. His wife, children, grandchildren, and two nephews. He loved Christmas and the family Christmas dinners at his parent's home every year. He also had two pet dogs he loved dearly, "Nine" and "Harley". Rickie was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a father-in-law, Russell Collins; a very dear friend and cousin, Harry Herman Wykle, Jr. Survivors include, his wife Vicki Collins Dunbar of Union, WV; two children, Tina Marie Crawford and husband Rob of Union, WV and Joshua Gene Dunbar and wife Melinda of Greenville, WV; five grandchildren, Kaitlynn Crawford, Maegan Crawford, Ryan Crawford, Ivan Dunbar, and Andrew Dunbar. Two sisters, Patricia Allen and husband Jimmy of Union, WV and Jackie Plumley and husband Ken of Willowbend.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Groves-Mann Funeral Home Chapel in Union, WV with Father James Conyers officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery at Gates, WV. Family will serve as Pallbearers. Friends may call Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until time of services. Those wishing to send the Dunbar Family online condolences or sign the online guest book may do so by visiting www.groves-mann.com Groves-Mann Funeral Home in Union, WV is serving the Dunbar Family.