William Patrick Dunn, 79 of Florida passed away on July 25, 2017 in Florida. He was born on September 21, 1937 to William Bryan and Christine (Popejoy) Dunn in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Pat was a loving and caring father survived by three children, Christina Dunn Taylor of Lake Dallas, TX, Roberto Dunn of Corinth, TX, Rodolfo Dunn of the Philippines, twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by daughter Mary Ann Dunn and sister, Lynda Hedrick.

Pat spent his childhood is several areas of Texas, spending his high school years in Carrollton and Abilene. In 1956 he joined the Navy. During his enlistment, he saw much of the world. His stations included multiple bases in the United States from New York to California as well as Spain, Vietnam and the Philippines. He entered the Navy as an aviation store keeper but became an air traffic controller. Air Controlman Petty Officer First Class Dunn maintained this title throughout most of his career. At his stations in both Vietnam and the Philippines he also acted as military liaison for the local authorities. Pat spent most of his career aboard the USS Tripoli. He also served aboard the USS Intrepid.  Pat was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal for participation in the Cuba military operation, Meritorious Unit Commendation Combat Action Ribbon (Vietnam), Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal with Five Devices. He was also commended by the Commander in Chief Pacific Representative, Philippines for his performance and devotion to duty in the assistance he gave at the site of the Ruby Towers earthquake in Manila in August, 1968.  He contributed immensely to the saving of lives that may have otherwise perished. In 1978, he retired from the US Navy after 21 years of active service to Flour Bluff, TX then moving to Krum, TX in 1981. He continued to serve his country in a reserve capacity until 1985. After his time in the military Pat had quite an interesting life. He held positions as a postman, a school bus driver, foreman for a ranch, worked at and later owned a car dealership, Transporter of Peterbuilt trucks for Kenosha, process server, private investigator and manager of a resort. He finally settled in Cape Coral, FL with a house on the water and a boat at the dock. He was still a proud sailor.

The family will receive friends at DeBerry Funeral Directors on Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 6-8 P.M.

Funeral services will be held at the Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. with full Naval Honors.