Dale "Peaches" Munson

MUNSON, Mr. Dale "Peaches" - age 66, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 in San Diego, California. Family hour 12:30PM Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 113-123 Wessen Street, with funeral commencing immediately at 1:00PM. Dr. John D. Tolbert, officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, 216 University Drive. Friends and pallbearers will assemble 12:30PM at the church Saturday. Mr. Munson will lie instate in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 North Perry Street, and may be viewed between 12:00PM - 6:00PM Friday. Dale Ray Munson – affectionately known as “Peaches” was born December 13, 1958 to Helen Pearl Munson and William Fred Spann Jr. of Pontiac, MI both of whom preceded him in death. Also preceding Dale in death: Grandparents Smile and Mary Munson; William and Emma Spann of Nashville, TN; siblings: Frederick Dwayne Munson and Robert “Bobby” Long of Detroit, MI; Riesa Spann-Gordon of Pontiac, Regina Spann of Detroit, Annette Spann-Neil of Flint and Denise Spann-Darden of GA. Dale accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church of Pontiac, MI. He received his formal education in the Pontiac School system and graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1977. After graduation, Dale held several jobs. He was employed with General Motors, had his own company called Top Notch Productions as well as being a caregiver, hair stylist, singer, model and much more. He was indeed a jack of all trades! One of his proudest moments was performing the duties of a “midwife” by helping to bring his grandchild Kensington into the world. Dale had a heart of gold and lived life to the fullest. He loved spending time with both family and friends. And his biggest joy was being with his grandchildren. Dale had an uncanny ability to impact people in a deep and positive way. He believed everyone deserved a second chance no matter their circumstances. He leaves to cherish his wonderful and joyful memories: Brandon (Christina) Ragland, Anastasia Higgins, Destiny Williams, Cheyenne Munson, Dale Munson Jr., Lynda Clegg, China and Roscoe Kellam, Yamisha Brown, Kirena (Kherokee) Caldwell and Kailey Goit; Grandchildren: MaKenzie and Brandon Ragland Jr., Ceriah and Seleah Merritt, Kalique and Kaliyah Martin, Zion, Kynadee and Kensington Munson, Alano, Portland and Amari Kellam, Davareon Brown, Jaylin Montgomery, Makyla and Lavino Brown, Drew Caldwell, and Kyrie Harris. Maternal siblings: Fredricka Munson, Helena (William) Munson-Rice, Dana Munson, Roy (LeeAnn) Munson, Ramond (Samantha) Munson, Jermaine (Tiffany) Cole, Nicole (Charles) Bearden, Damon Munson and Ebony Travis all of Pontiac, MI. Paternal siblings: Veatrice Gibson, Fredrick Keith Spann, William Martin and Jarrod(Gussie) Spann all of Pontiac, MI; Latonya Spann-Kinney of Redford, MI; Cantrece (Ahmale) Spann-Hesley of Southfield, MI; Tesha Hereford-Long of Troy, MI; Robert Long of Detroit, MI; Andrea Smith, Clarence Smith, Karen Smith-Jones, Paul Smith and Mia (Donnie) Hamilton all of Pontiac, MI along with a hosts of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and other relatives and friends. His relationship with each was unique, special and meaningful.

Dale "Peaches" Munson

December 13, 1958 - December 27, 2024