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Visitation:
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
202 W Maple Street
Willard, Ohio 44890
Service:
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
202 W Maple Street
Willard, Ohio 44890
Everson “Roe” Dorsey Jr., age 73, resident of North Fairfield, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at the Avon Hospital – Cleveland Clinic in Avon, Ohio. He was born on August 25, 1950 in Lookout, West Virginia to the late Everson Sr. and Kathleen (Crist) Dorsey.
A 1969 Willard High School graduate, Roe went on to briefly serve his country in the Marine Corps. Life took him to Texas for a little over 10 ten years until he moved back home to the Willard area. Roe retired from Walmart where he worked in the Garden Center and also dressed up as Santa at Christmas time for a number of years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a true outdoorsman who loved fishing, camping and traveling.
Roe is survived by his wife of 5 years, Donna Dorsey; nine children, Ron (Andi) Carson of Attica, Bryan (Terri) Carson of Tiffin, Debora (Mike) Ford of Vidor, TX, Sheila (Shawn) Branham of Willard, Kristina (Dave) Derrig of Wadsworth, Eric Dorsey of Sandusky, Lisa Dorsey of Bucyrus, Tamara Dorsey of Weirton, WV and Brian Dorsey of Tennessee; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; four siblings, Carolyn Coffey of Greenwich, Beth (Jeff) Hamman of Shiloh, Steve Dorsey of Shelby and Paul Dorsey of Huron; two step children, Jessica and Sonya Hartschuh; special aunt, Sara “Erm” Willis of Monroeville; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Roe was preceded in death by his previous wife, Judith A. “Judy” Dorsey; a son, Michael Roe Dorsey; and a granddaughter, Katelynn Carson.
Family and friends may gather on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Roe’s funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Andy Ruppert officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Willard. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
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Dave and Trisha Norris - Jun 20, 2024
We will miss our brother-in-law and are thankful for him, and are grateful to God for the hope we have in Christ Jesus that we will be reunited in Heaven one day. May God comfort family and friends with this same hope. We would like to thank Secor Funeral Home for their gracious service and Calvary Baptist Church for their care and hospitality.
John and Pam Norris - Jun 12, 2024
Words cannot express our sorrow over Roe’s passing. We enjoyed the many times we were able to be with him. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke, they were words of kindness, humility, and love. He cared and provided for my sister and my nephews and neices. He deeply loved my sister, and she loved him as well. I always enjoyed some of his stories about work, motorcycles, his eagle collection, and jokes. We are praying for God’s comfort for the kids, for Donna, and all of his family and friends. We love you Roe, and will see you one day in heaven.
Vicki Houghton - Jun 12, 2024
We are very sorry for your loss. Roe loved my sister, and she loved him through the good times and through the hard times. I’m glad he is no longer suffering, and that he is rejoicing to be with his family members who have gone before him.
Larry and Christine Brown - Jun 10, 2024
We are thinking of you in this time of loss my friend.
Bob Ayres - Jun 9, 2024
It was certainly sad news to hear of the passing of a fellow classmate in the WHS Class of ‘69. Kind thoughts and prayers are going out for Everson and his extended family. May God provide strength and comfort for the difficult days ahead, and fond memories for the years to come.
Denise Norman - Jun 8, 2024
I am deeply sorry for everyone's loss! Roe was a unique person, one of a kind, and he will be sorely missed by all his family members and friends. I have gotten the opportunity to get to know my cousin, Roe, during the past few years, as he attends the same church, Calvary Baptist, in Willard AND has invited Mom and I to several holiday meals in the past few years of which I enjoyed so much visiting with Roe, Donna, Lisa, Tammy and others of his family. Love Always!
Judy Parrish - Jun 7, 2024
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. For the loss of Roe may your memories bring you comfort and peace.
