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Daniel Stewart Dunagan
Daniel Stewart Dunagan
September 5, 1944 - January 8, 2026
Daniel Stewart “Dan” Dunagan, 81, was born in Bowie County, Texas, on September 5,
1944, to Gerald Houston Dunagan and Margaret Ellen Stewart Dunagan. Dan passed away
peacefully in Round Rock, Texas, on Thursday morning, January 8, 2026. His parents preceded
him in death.
Dan always considered San Angelo to be his hometown, graduating from San Angelo
Central High School in 1962 and going on to attend San Angelo College. He also attended Sul
Ross State Teachers College in Alpine, as well as Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dan loved ranching, cars, and was gregarious and outgoing and made friends wherever he
went. His sense of humor was unmatched.
On October 4, 1997, Dan married the love of his life, Carolyn Barker Powell, in Hewitt,
Texas. Dan is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his daughter Wendi Dawn Dunagan Wilde (B.J.)
and children Sloan and Konner; his daughter Danette Dunagan Buntyn (Manley) and daughter
Caleigh; and daughter Jordyn Danielle Lockhart Ford and her family, as well as stepchildren, Jody Powell (Jalynn), James Powell (Kara), Joshua Powell (Mery), and Travis Powell (Julia). Dan was so proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Further surviving are Dan’s sister Gerry and brother-in-law Jim Johnson.
Dan was preceded in death by his faithful Scottie dog, Odie, and is survived by his
precious Yorkshire terrier, Ysa. The family wishes to thank Dan’s caregivers and friends at Bel
Air Teravista, including Gracie, Jeanette, Debbie, Mindi, Tina, Trisha and many others. The
family also thanks Resolutions Hospice for their kind and loving support.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Dan at a later date. Those wishing to give a gift to honor Dan’s memory may do so by making a donation to their local SPCA shelter or to the charity of their choice.