Horse Shoe, NC – Darryl Rich Dunlap, 76, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at Regency Hospital in Greenville, SC.
Mr. Dunlap was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Acton and Rhea Rich Dunlap. He grew up in Delevan, NY
Darryl had always dreamt of moving to the mountains of NC one day after working up North. He was an Army Veteran and worked with Eastman Kodak as an apprentice working his way up to supervisor and then switched careers to an HVAC specialist later on. His passion and love was antique cars and street rods. He especially loved the 1930’s classics and the 1960 corvettes. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and had a special bond with his dogs, Elvis and Morgan.
Darryl is survived by his wife, Connie Valentine Dunlap; a sister, Lynn Bednarek (Paul); a brother-in-law, Neil Valentine (Diane); a sister-in-law, Bonnie West (Jim) and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and many good friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in the spring at the WNC State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain.
A guest register is available online at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
