Joshua Riley Dunn

Joshua Riley Dunn, 33, of Raleigh died Monday, April 27, 2020. Mr. Dunn was born in Orange County on January 28, 1987 the son of Phillip Berry Dunn and the late Alice Riddle Conner. Joshua was a graduate of Cary High School and East Carolina University with a degree in Education. He had served twelve years as a Specialist with the Army National Guard. He was of the Baptist Faith and was currently working in restaurant management. Joshua enjoyed cooking, fishing, drawing and painting, online games and animals. He was a good handyman and enjoyed taking on a project. Joshua was preceded in death by his mother and his maternal grandparents, John and Emily Riddle. He is survived by his father, Phillip Berry Dunn of Siler City; one sister: Cara Hall and husband Dustin of Raleigh; aunt, Jackie Dunn of Siler City; niece, Ava Grace Hall; paternal grandparents, Cliff and Ann Dunn of Siler City. A private memorial service for family will be held Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Bobby Shutt. A memorial service with military honors will be held at a later date. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.