John William Dorsey, 78, of Broadway, died March 10, 2020 at the Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg.
He was born September 2, 1941 in Clear Brook, VA and was the son of the late Elmer Russell and Nettie Braithwaite Dorsey.
John retired from United Parcel Service in Fishersville after 30+ years. Before working for UPS he worked as a bus driver for Trailways. After retirement he had various part time jobs. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 29 and Faith Baptist Church in Broadway. He was a graduate of James Wood High School class of 1960 and enjoyed attending their monthly class luncheons at the Golden Corral. John also loved watching Broadway Basketball, little league, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
On July 22, 1972 he married the former Kathy Epling, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Colby Dorsey and wife Courtney of Rockingham; daughter, Shea Dorsey Tussing and husband Mark of Broadway; five grandchildren, Gabrielle Dorsey, Emerson Adkins, Reece Adkins, Adam Tussing, Ryan Dorsey; brothers, James “Jim” Dorsey and wife Frances of Winchester, Julian “Blue” Dorsey and wife Rachel of Clear Brook, Jerry Dorsey of Stephenson, Joseph "Jody" Dorsey of Winchester; sister, Judy Boyd and husband Allen of Winchester; his four legged companion, Sassy; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Jack and Elmer “Tubb” Dorsey, and sister, Jeanne Perkins.
Pastor Kevin Gerber will conduct a funeral service Saturday 3:00 P.M. at Faith Baptist Church in Broadway. Burial will follow at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in New Market.
He was born September 2, 1941 in Clear Brook, VA and was the son of the late Elmer Russell and Nettie Braithwaite Dorsey.
John retired from United Parcel Service in Fishersville after 30+ years. Before working for UPS he worked as a bus driver for Trailways. After retirement he had various part time jobs. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 29 and Faith Baptist Church in Broadway. He was a graduate of James Wood High School class of 1960 and enjoyed attending their monthly class luncheons at the Golden Corral. John also loved watching Broadway Basketball, little league, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
On July 22, 1972 he married the former Kathy Epling, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Colby Dorsey and wife Courtney of Rockingham; daughter, Shea Dorsey Tussing and husband Mark of Broadway; five grandchildren, Gabrielle Dorsey, Emerson Adkins, Reece Adkins, Adam Tussing, Ryan Dorsey; brothers, James “Jim” Dorsey and wife Frances of Winchester, Julian “Blue” Dorsey and wife Rachel of Clear Brook, Jerry Dorsey of Stephenson, Joseph "Jody" Dorsey of Winchester; sister, Judy Boyd and husband Allen of Winchester; his four legged companion, Sassy; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Jack and Elmer “Tubb” Dorsey, and sister, Jeanne Perkins.
Pastor Kevin Gerber will conduct a funeral service Saturday 3:00 P.M. at Faith Baptist Church in Broadway. Burial will follow at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in New Market.
John William Dorsey, 78, of Broadway, died March 10, 2020 at the Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg.
He was born September 2, 1941 in Clear Brook, VA and was the son of the late Elmer Russell and Nettie Braithwaite Dorsey.
John retired from United Parcel Service in Fishersville after 30+ years. Before working for UPS he worked as a bus driver for Trailways. After retirement he had various part time jobs. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 29 and Faith Baptist Church in Broadway. He was a graduate of James Wood High School class of 1960 and enjoyed attending their monthly class luncheons at the Golden Corral. John also loved watching Broadway Basketball, little league, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
On July 22, 1972 he married the former Kathy Epling, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Colby Dorsey and wife Courtney of Rockingham; daughter, Shea Dorsey Tussing and husband Mark of Broadway; five grandchildren, Gabrielle Dorsey, Emerson Adkins, Reece Adkins, Adam Tussing, Ryan Dorsey; brothers, James “Jim” Dorsey and wife Frances of Winchester, Julian “Blue” Dorsey and wife Rachel of Clear Brook, Jerry Dorsey of Stephenson, Joseph "Jody" Dorsey of Winchester; sister, Judy Boyd and husband Allen of Winchester; his four legged companion, Sassy; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Jack and Elmer “Tubb” Dorsey, and sister, Jeanne Perkins.
Pastor Kevin Gerber will conduct a funeral service Saturday 3:00 P.M. at Faith Baptist Church in Broadway. Burial will follow at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in New Market.
He was born September 2, 1941 in Clear Brook, VA and was the son of the late Elmer Russell and Nettie Braithwaite Dorsey.
John retired from United Parcel Service in Fishersville after 30+ years. Before working for UPS he worked as a bus driver for Trailways. After retirement he had various part time jobs. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 29 and Faith Baptist Church in Broadway. He was a graduate of James Wood High School class of 1960 and enjoyed attending their monthly class luncheons at the Golden Corral. John also loved watching Broadway Basketball, little league, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
On July 22, 1972 he married the former Kathy Epling, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Colby Dorsey and wife Courtney of Rockingham; daughter, Shea Dorsey Tussing and husband Mark of Broadway; five grandchildren, Gabrielle Dorsey, Emerson Adkins, Reece Adkins, Adam Tussing, Ryan Dorsey; brothers, James “Jim” Dorsey and wife Frances of Winchester, Julian “Blue” Dorsey and wife Rachel of Clear Brook, Jerry Dorsey of Stephenson, Joseph "Jody" Dorsey of Winchester; sister, Judy Boyd and husband Allen of Winchester; his four legged companion, Sassy; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Jack and Elmer “Tubb” Dorsey, and sister, Jeanne Perkins.
Pastor Kevin Gerber will conduct a funeral service Saturday 3:00 P.M. at Faith Baptist Church in Broadway. Burial will follow at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in New Market.
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