Mr. Joseph Dunlap, Sr. peacefully transitioned Monday, December 28, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center. Joseph was born in Anson County, NC on October 9, 1943, a son of the late Annie Mae and Charlie Dunlap, Sr. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Janie B. Little, Mrs. Sally Woods and Mrs. Mary A Rippy; three brothers, the Rev. James Dunlap, John Dunlap and Charlie Dunlap, Jr.

Joseph attended Anson County public schools. Upon leaving Wadesboro, Joseph moved to High Point, NC and met the love of his life, Annie Pickett. Joseph was a member of First Emmanuel Baptist Church. He later moved his membership to the Olga Ave. Church of Christ, where he drove the church van for many years.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Annie Dunlap; a daughter, Lisa Dunlap; two sons, Joseph (Nychelle) Dunlap, Jr and Carlos Dunlap; six grandchildren, Janet Dingle, Bryce Dunlap, Ieasha McNair, Asia Dunlap, Whitney Boyd and Destiny Wallace; four great grandchildren, Jamarcus Hunter, Nasir Spears, Destiny Johnson and Jada Humphrey; one sister, Leola Allison and one brother, W.C. Dunlap, both of Wadesboro NC; a favorite great niece, Ms. Kiana Collier; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A private graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Floral Garden Memorial Park.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.