Lyndell Royce Dunn

Lyndell Royce Dunn was born July 6, 1961, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to James E. Dunn and Karoline Opal Riley Dunn. He died Friday, August 29, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 64 years. Lyndell attended Owasso Public Schools from grade school through high school and graduated with the Owasso High School Class of 1979. Lyndell was married June 15, 1985, in Owasso to Jamie Anthony. He continued his education attending Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in economics. Shortly after he obtained his certified public accountant’s license. This began his career in accounting in Stillwater and Tulsa before establishing his own practice in Owasso. Lyndell was a strong man of faith having attended Bethel Baptist Church in Owasso for over 30 years. In recent years he attended First Baptist Church of Tulsa where he was actively teaching and serving with his Community Group. Lyndell was regarded as a faithful student and teacher of the Bible. Lyndell was also a community servant and was a member of the Owasso Rotary Club. He also served with the Owasso City Council, having been elected to the City Council Ward 4 seat in May of 2014. During his tenure he held the title of Mayor of Owasso from May 2016 to May 2018. He served on Owasso’s Audit Committee and Capital Improvements Projects Committee. He was currently serving as Owasso’s Vice Mayor. Lyndell enjoyed a variety of pastimes including woodworking and cooking on the grill and smoking meats. He also enjoyed playing cards and other games with his friends. Lyndell dearly loved his family, especially his grandchildren who affectionately knew him as “Pops”. Those he leaves behind who hold a lifetime of memories include: His loving wife; Jamie, of the home Children; James Dunn and wife Allison, of Olathe, Kansas Jack Dunn and wife Joyce, of Owasso, Oklahoma John Dunn and girlfriend Jacey Watson, of Tulsa, Oklahoma Grandchildren; Jax, Josie, and James Dunn Isabelle, Lucy, and Sofiya Dunn Brothers; Michael Dunn and wife Yvonne, of Auburn, Washington Nathan Dunn, of Tulsa, Oklahoma He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Karoline Dunn Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 10:30 Thursday, September 4, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Owasso with Pastor Chad Balthrop officiating. Serving as casket bearers will be James Dunn, Jack Dunn, John Dunn, Nathan Dunn, and Warren Lehr. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Lyndell’s memory to The Mission Center, 11341 North Garnett Road, Owasso, Oklahoma, 74055, www.themission.net, or First Baptist Church Tulsa Caring Center, 305 South Detroit Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74120-3008, or www.tulsafbc.org. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com

Lyndell Royce Dunn

July 6, 1961 - August 29, 2025