William Earl Dunbar

William Earl ( Bud, Buster) Dunbar, 76, of Cloverdale, VA, departed this life in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 30, 2021 after a long illness. He transitioned to his heavenly mansion with his beloved Jo Ann, his wife of nearly 60 years by his bedside. He was preceded in death by his parents James & Ottie Dunbar, his brother Roger Dunbar and sisters Marjory "Sis" Huffman & Lucille Sloan. "Bud" was born in Fincastle, VA in the midst of the 2nd World War in very humble circumstances. His greatest accomplishment was rising up from that beginning , through hard work, grit & a keen mind for numbers, to build a very successful business, W.E. Dunbar Painting & Contracting. He built some of the finest homes in the Roanoke Valley & particularly in Botetourt County. He taught his son Mark the construction business and one of his proudest moments was retiring and turning the reins of the business over to his son. Bud never forgot his roots, his community or the people he grew up with. He constantly raised money for people in need, hosting bluegrass concerts and other events to help people with hospital bills and living expenses. He often paid the costs for these events and donated all proceeds to the cause of the day. He often paid funeral expenses for friends and relatives and even people whom he didn't know. He did all this with no expectations of recognition. Surviving is his wife, traveling companion and business partner Jo. The two of them enjoyed traveling the world together, from Australia to Alaska and many points in between. He is also survived by daughters Tina King(Jeff), Tracy Kelly(Reed) & son Mark Dunbar(Liz). Also surviving are grandchildren, Lindsay King, Heather King, Zack Kelly(Brittany), Ashby Dunbar & Ellie Dunbar. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm at the Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan Chapel. A celebration of Bud's life will be held at the Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan Chapel, Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 11am with L.W. Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. "A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed" Proverbs 11:25 In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation at any local food bank. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 540-254-3000