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A father's grief: James Dungy 1987-2005

Funeral open to the public

Early results from the autopsy are that James Dungy took his own life, but more tests are pending. Meanwhile, funeral services, which will be open to the public, are scheduled for Tuesday.

By STAFF WRITER
Published December 23, 2005


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Viewing and funeral information

Preliminary findings indicate that James Dungy committed suicide, the Hillsborough medical examiner's office said Friday. Toxicology results won't be available for four to six weeks, according to associate medical examiner Dr. Jacqueline Lee.

Funeral services for 18-year-old James Dungy have been set for early next week.

A viewing will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N 29th St. in Tampa. Funeral services begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Idlewild Baptist Church, 18371 N Dale Mabry Highway.

Burial will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery at 4207 E Lake Ave. in Tampa.

The viewing and funeral are open to the public.

[Last modified December 23, 2005, 15:12:56]


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