Chris Dunavant

December 11, 1961 - May 8, 2019

CHRIS DUNAVANT Christopher Dean Dunavant, age 57, of Lake Ozark, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his home. He was born, December 11, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of Thurman Edward and Isabelle Marie (Manning) Dunavant. He was raised in Gravois Mills, Missouri and was a graduate of Morgan County R-II High School in Versailles. He lived most of his life in the Versailles, Missouri area and the Kansas City, Missouri area. He worked as a salesman for Reynold’s Building Materials, Freedom Cycles and Larry’s Motor Sports. He attended Rock Brook Church and was a Hospice Support Volunteer. He loved to cook and his specialty was biscuits and gravy. He was the family caregiver and always made sure to watch his favorite soap opera, “Days of Our Lives.” Survivors include his children, Ted Dunavant of Lake Ozark, Missouri and Syd Dunavant and husband Dustin Vonderschmidt of Macks Creek, Missouri; a grandson, Nicky Dunavant; his siblings, Michael Edward Dunavant and wife Debbie of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Ronald Dunavant and Dennis Dunavant both of Kansas City, Missouri and Sis Dunavant of Raymore, Missouri; the mother of his children, Suzy Dunavant of Camdenton, Missouri; his co-pilot, Cat his dog and a host of other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tim Dunavant. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Compassus. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.