Gregory Scott Dunn

Gregory Scott Dunn, 69 years of age, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on March 4, 2025. Born on March 19,1955 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Claudia (Birk) and William (both deceased), with brothers Doug (wife Monica) and Billy (deceased). Greg was a dedicated and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife Lesa, four children: Alysha (husband Justin), Tahlia (husband Paul), Courtney and Tyler (wife Sarah) and his 12 grandchildren ranging from age 4 to 19. Greg spent 37 years working for the jet engine maker Rolls-Royce on the southside of Indianapolis. He started as a machinist on the shop floor in 1977 and worked his way onto the legal staff as an attorney, where he served many years until he retired in 2015. Greg attended Northwest but graduated from Ben Davis High School. As a youth he played in the streets of Speedway and Bridgeport. His high school wrestling coach described him as a “terror on the mat,” but in his first year of college at University of Hawaii (Hilo) Greg added value on the basketball team as the team manager. He eventually graduated from IUPUI with a degree in geology and returned to Indiana University School of Law for his Juris Doctorate. Greg was diagnosed with an aggressive form of dementia and was surrounded by love and support from his friends and family as he battled the disease. The disease took his ability to communicate but he found ways to let us know he was OK with a funny look, smile or even an impromptu push-up to let us know he still had it. We will all miss you dearly Greg. Rest in peace. Greg’s wishes were that in his death, he be dipped in honey, then rolled in bird seed and hung from a tree so the birds can carry him away. The family is not honoring his wishes. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 13 from 1-5pm at one of his favorite restaurants in Indianapolis, Mama Carolla’s on East 54th Street in Broad Ripple. Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, Fishers, IN. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Dementia Society of America® | definition Alzheimer's MCI vascular dementia and/or Donate to Environmental Defense Fund | A leading environmental advocacy organization

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Gregory Scott Dunn

March 19, 1955 - March 4, 2025