James (Jim) David Dunston, Jr., 67 of Clarksville, formerly of Charles City
James (Jim) David Dunston, Jr., 67 of Clarksville, formerly of Charles City, passed away Thursday, June 5, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at their acreage in Clarksville-Saturday, September 6.
Jim was born October 22, 1957 in Washington, IA to Ruth (Bradshaw) and Jim Dunston, Sr. Jim was married to Margaret Piazza, September 2, 1995.
Jim graduated from CCCH in 1976. While in high school Jim excelled in wrestling and football. After graduation, Jim served in the Navy as a submarine specialist. After the Navy, Jim lived on the East coast where he received a degree in HVAC. Jim later moved back to Charles City to be closer to family. He worked for CUNA (TruStage) in Waverly, Young Plumbing and Heating in Waterloo and FM Controls in Fort Dodge. Jim, also, studied to be a pastor and performed many church services and marriages in the area. Prior to failing health, Jim enjoyed many fishing trips to Minnesota and Canada and hanging out with family and friends.
Jim is survived by his wife Margaret, his children J.D. Dunston, III and Melissa Dunston, his siblings Pat (Ken) Presse, Barb (Ron) Balik, and Bob Dunston, his brother and sister-in-law Catherine (Leonard) Upham and John (Connie) Garner, and his daughter-in-law Erica Piazza. Many nieces and nephews.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Ruth Dunston, mother-in-law and father-in-law Edna and Clayton Garner, and step-son John Piazza.
