Paul Dunn
Mr. Leonard Paul Dunn, age 85, passed away on September 12, 2025. He was born in Talladega, Alabama on September 13, 1939 to the late Luke Callaway and Mary King Dunn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dimples Howard Dun and daughter, Chris Dunn. Paul received his Bachelors […]
Mr. Leonard Paul Dunn, age 85, passed away on September 12, 2025. He was born in Talladega, Alabama on September 13, 1939 to the late Luke Callaway and Mary King Dunn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dimples Howard Dun and daughter, Chris Dunn.
Paul received his Bachelors degree from Jacksonville State and his Masters from the University of West Georgia. Coach Buddy Taylor hired him for his first coaching and teaching job at Talladega High School.
In the summer of 1968, Coach Dunn followed Coach Taylor to Haralson County to start the first Rebels football team and be their Assistant Coach. Coach Dunn was the first to take a team out on the field, where it sits today. In the summer of 1971, Coach Dunn became the head coach, where he served for 2 years until he became the Principal of West Haralson. He would serve in this role for 25 years. Teacher, Coach, Athletic Director, and Principal. Through these roles he left a lifelong impact on the many students he encountered.
He is survived by his sons and daughter in law, Todd and Julie Dunn, of Buchanan, and Timmy Dunn, of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Bryce Dunn (Larsen), Leela Williams (Daniel), and Colby Ashloch (Typhanie); great-grandchildren, Cambree Grace Dunn, Winston Williams, Hampton Williams, and one on the way.
No formal services are planned at this time.