Thomas David

Dunston

Thomas David Dunston Sr., lovingly known as "Tommy D," was born on June 18, 1945, to William and Carrie Dunston at Robinwood Hospital in, Toledo, Ohio. He went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 80.

At an early age, Thomas confessed Christ and was baptized at Macedonia Baptist Church, where his faith took root and guided him throughout his life.

Thomas was a dedicated and hardworking man. He served as a union representative for many years and retired after 35 years of faithful service as a foreman at Baron Drawn Steel.

An exceptional and gifted athlete, Thomas graduated from Waite High School in 1964. During his high school years, he excelled in multiple sports:

Football: Quarterback and Defensive Safety

Basketball: Center

Baseball: Pitcher and Outfielder

His athletic achievements were widely recognized. He was named All-City in Baseball, Basketball, and Football for the 1963 and 1964 seasons and was chosen as Best All-Around Athlete in Toledo in 1964 by The Blade. His talent earned him a full football scholarship to the University of Wyoming.

Above all, Thomas was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He cherished spending time with his wife Debra, enjoyed playing softball, bowling, and golfing with his brothers, and loved watching sports with his sons. Family was at the center of his life.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, William T. Dunston and Carrie E. Dunston; his sisters Maxine Dunston, Yvette Gregory, and Annette Dunston; his brothers, William, Joseph, Kenneth, Richard, and Robert Dunston; his daughters Treva Jackson and Stephanie Autman; and his son Anthony Arrington.

He leaves to mourn and celebrate his life his devoted wife of 37 years, Debra Dunston; daughters Lynette (Terry) Jones, Tasha Brown, Angelique Williams, and LaTanzia (William) Rose; sons Thomas D. Dunston Jr., Dion Brown, and Antoine (Chana) Brown; brother; Douglas (Michelle) Dunston, 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchild; all of Toledo, Ohio; along with sisters and brothers-in-love, and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, and dear friends.

Thomas David Dunston Sr. will be remembered for his strength, his love of family, his athletic excellence, and the lasting impact he made on everyone who knew him.