Tommy Dorsey 82, of Laurel Hill, Florida passed away at home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Tommy was born on December 21, 1941 in Portsmouth, Virginia to M.A and Nancy Dorsey.
Tommy was raised in the Campton Community to then become a lifelong resident of Laurel Hill, Florida. While in the United States Army, he went on to be an Air Crew Chief, becoming wounded while serving in Vietnam. Tommy honorably served in the Vietnam Era where he received various medals and awards to include the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Tommy enjoyed the outdoors, farming and hunting, gunsmithing, and traveling to the mountains, but mostly loved spending time with his family and grandsons. He was a lifelong member of Campton Assembly of God that his grandparents founded.
Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, M.A. and Nancy Dorsey, and his two sisters, Agnes Simpson and Etta Adams.
Tommy is survived by his wife of fifty six years, Doris Dorsey, his two sons, Scott Dorsey and Sean Dorsey (Meg), his sister, Mary Simpson, two grandchildren, Joshua and Jonathan Dorsey, his special friend, Joel Weekly and numerous cousins and extended family.
A funeral will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Campton Assembly of God located at 6924 State Road 85 North in Laurel Hill, Florida with Pastor Ray Johnson and Pastor Larry Summers officiating. Burial to follow at Reeder Cemetery in Laurel Hill. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Campton Assembly of God.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family is requesting to make donations to Campton Assembly of God.
You can share memories and offer condolences at www.brackneyfuneralservice.com.
Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.
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Mack and Alice Sanders
August 8, 2024, 6:12 pm
Tommy was a good man. He loved God, family and country. I always admired how he served our country and was wounded but I never heard him complain. He used to pump my gas at the Spur station in Compton. My heart felt sympathy goes out to Doris and family. God bless !!!
Terry Owens
August 9, 2024, 1:31 pm
My condolences to all of the Dorsey family. Tommy was a sweet man and I remember when he and Scott brought me this lawn mower that worked very well.. one trick, I used a screwdriver to touch the starter to crank. Such a great memory for me.
Suzie Bass
August 9, 2024, 4:20 pm
Dear Dorsey family, please remember the love, good times and those yet to come as you grieve the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. I am praying for you to be comforted. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Wally & Sheila Bain
August 9, 2024, 7:47 pm
Tommy was a good person, so sorry to hear about his passing. Praying for God to send peace and comfort to Doris and the family.
Chelsea Golden
August 10, 2024, 12:50 am
Love to the Dorsey family. Meg, please lean on me for whatever you need.