James A. "Buddy" Dunlap was born August 25, 1943 to Freeman Dunlap and Bertha (LeFlore) Dunlap. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 15, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, by his sister Zella May, and brother Alvin Dunlap. He is survived by his loving wife: Elizabeth Dunlap, who stayed by his side through thick and thin, and who cared for him in his hours of need. He is also survived by his sons: Stanley and wife Dana of Cloudy, OK, Willie and wife Freddy of Ringold, OK, Levi and wife Rebecca of Cloudy, OK, and bonus sons Brandan Martin and wife Patty of Antlers, OK, Taylor Martin of Antlers, OK, and Zachary Martin of Snow, OK; siblings: Bobby Dunlap and wife Janice of Cloudy, OK, Betty Shipman and husband Royce Shipman of Bonham, TX, Ruthie Brown of Cement, OK, Pauline Hulbert of Ft. Towson, OK, Roy Dunlap of Rattan, OK, and Loy Dunlap and wife Jane of Cloudy, OK; grandchildren: Brian, Logan, Lainey, Kahlan, Abigail, Braylie, Blayke, Mason, Bentley, Sharmagne, Jared, Jordan, Cheyenne, Brandi, Brady, and twins on the way; and great-grandchildren: Oaklynn, Riggs, Axton, Ayven, Greyson, Kai, Harlow, Nataleigh, Maddox, Asher, Paisleigh, Kodah, Nathaniel, Zayden, Penelope, Eevie, and Halsey.

Buddy Dunlap was one of the last remaining Mountain Men. In his younger days he could be found checking his trot lines on Little River, or chasing a coon-hound, hog dog or beagle. He loved God's beautiful creation of the outdoors. He could also be found giving someone a good "hu-roing" (teasing). He had a laugh that was unique to only him, and a few other Dunlaps. Buddy also had a heart for others in need, he would give you the shirt off his back, or the deer he just shot. He knew these mountains like no one I've ever seen. I've never seen him lost, and if Buddy was here today he would tell you that you are lost if you don't have Jesus Christ in your heart. In his later years, he could be found in that old swing, widdling, and watching his deer, chicken, and squirrels.

Even at the end when Buddy was weak, he would still crack that ornery grin and crack a joke to make you laugh. Although Buddy is not here with us, he isn't gone. He just saddled his horse. gathered his hounds, and went to the happy hunting ground.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10AM at the Dunlap-LeFlore Family Cemetery, located 13.1 miles north on Cloudy Road, driveway on the left. Services will be officiated by Shawn Robertson.

Services are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Service of Antlers, OK.