Dale A. Tunnell: Loris

     Dale Alan Tunnell of Loris passed away Friday, Dec. 21 at McLeod Loris hospital following a sudden illness. He was 59.
     Born on July 17, 1953 in Kingsport, Tenn. he was the son of Mr. Bethel Tunnell and the late Mrs. Opal Brown Tunnell. Mr. Tunnell worked as a diesel and heavy machinery mechanic, was a Christian, but will be most remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son.
     In addition to his father of Rockford, Ill., Mr. Tunnell is survived by his wife, Sharon Tunnell of the home; son, Bradley Tunnell; daughters, Tina Tunnell and Carrie Tunnell Rabon of Loris; a brother, Stanley Tunnell of Rockford, Ill.; and four grandchildren.
     Private memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, at www.humanesocietynmb.org/MakeaDonation.html or mail a donation to PO Box 3369, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
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