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The Huntsville community is supporting the children of Ronald Dumas Jr., a missing realtor, through a GoFundMe campaign. The initiative aims to raise $8,000 to help provide normalcy for Dumas’ three children amid their father’s mysterious disappearance, which has raised significant concerns. As the investigation continues, community members emphasize the importance of collective support during this tragic time.
Huntsville Residents Rally to Support Children of Missing Realtor Ronald Dumas Jr.
Huntsville, Alabama – Ronald Leslie Dumas Jr., a local realtor, has been missing since December 15, 2024, prompting the community to launch a GoFundMe campaign aimed at supporting his three children during this difficult time. The campaign titled “Help Ronnie’s Kids Find Joy Amidst Tragedy” seeks to raise $8,000 to provide some semblance of normalcy for the children, aged 12, 6, and 4, as they cope with the absence of their father.
Dumas was last seen entering a liquor store accompanied by two women and was reportedly unharmed while leaving the establishment. However, his vehicle was discovered on Interstate 40 in Camden, Tennessee, a day later, on December 16. The investigation intensified when investigators tracked Dumas’ phone heading south from Memphis on December 21. On December 23, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency placed him on their Missing Persons List.
In February 2025, Huntsville police revealed that they had critical evidence indicating Dumas was likely abducted. This led to the involvement of a private investigator, James Andrews, who is now collaborating with Dumas’ family to unravel the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. The GoFundMe initiative is a major component of this support effort.
The fundraising objectives focus on providing for Dumas’ children, who have missed out on essential family activities such as Christmas and other significant celebrations without their father. The children are particularly looking forward to Kai’s thirteenth birthday on June 11, for which he expressed a desire to celebrate at the Lego store. In addition, the children have expressed interest in attending summer camp, which Andrews noted would cost “a few thousand dollars.”
As of June 3, the GoFundMe campaign had raised only $600 towards its $8,000 goal, highlighting the ongoing need for community support. Andrews asserted that all funds raised will be directly used to help the children navigate the challenges they face and to facilitate moments of joy amid their ongoing grief and uncertainty.
In connection with Dumas’s disappearance, two suspects have been charged: Quintarius Shikelion White, 32, and Kierra Symone Clark, 27, both from Memphis. Additionally, three others—Dedrick Woodard, 26, Cassy Feathers, 43, and Jasmine Braden, 28—have been arrested as accessories to the crime. The Huntsville police department has issued five warrants related to the case, including for White and Clark, as investigations continue into what happened to Dumas.
The Dumas family, alongside community groups like the NAACP, is actively seeking answers and advocating for both justice for Ronald Dumas and support for his children during this challenging time. Local authorities urge anyone with relevant information about the case to come forward as they work to piece together the timeline of events surrounding Dumas’s mysterious disappearance.
While the search for Ronald Dumas continues, the spotlight remains on his children as they navigate their lives in the aftermath of their father’s abduction. The community’s response, through initiatives like the GoFundMe campaign, underscores the importance of collective support in addressing the deep emotional and practical challenges faced by families in crisis.
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Additional Resources
- WAFF: GoFundMe Launched for Children of Missing Huntsville Realtor Ronald Dumas Jr.
- AL.com: Family of Missing Huntsville Realtor Ronald Dumas Struggling to Find Answers
- Rocket City Now: GoFundMe Set Up for Children of Missing Huntsville Realtor Ronald Dumas Jr.
- ABC 33/40: Unsolved Alabama: Ronald Dumas Jr.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Missing Persons
