IN LOVING MEMORY OF

David

David Dorsey Profile Photo

Dorsey

Jun 30, 1927 — Apr 7, 2018

Obituary

On April 7, 2018, David Whitt Dorsey, Sr., a lifelong resident of Opelika, Alabama, passed away at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama. David is survived by his wife of 66 years, Miriam Ann Faulk Dorsey of Ozark, Alabama; brother Evans Sikes Dorsey (Joan); sons David W. Dorsey Jr. (Leann), Dallas C. Dorsey; grandchildren Dallas C. Dorsey Jr. (Anna), Whitney Starr Dorsey (Dana), David W. Dorsey III (Chan), Anna Laura Dorsey, Kate Dorsey; and great grandchildren Dallas C. Dorsey III and Isaac Terrell Dorsey; He is preceded in death by his parents, Isham Jenkins Dorsey, Jr. and Nell Whitt Dorsey; and brother Isham Jenkins Dorsey III (Grace). Upon graduation from Clift High School, David enlisted with the United States Navy. He served in the Pacific theater during World War II. After his return home, he met the love of his life Miriam Ann Faulk, a student at API, and in August of 1951, they began a wonderful journey lasting 66 years. Davids career in accounting spanned 44 years, and included employment at West Point Pepperell, Opelika Manufacturing, and Farmers National Bank. After his retirement, David enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in all their endeavors as well as studying the history of his family and his home town. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, he was also an accomplished artist, cartoonist, photographer, and electrician. Visitation will be in the parlor at Fredrick-Dean Funeral Home on Wednesday April 11, 2018 from 12:00 PM until 1:45 PM, with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 PM in the chapel. The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Hemberg and his staff; Dr. Brandon Johnson and the EAMC Cancer Center staff; Dr. John Thomas and his staff; and all the staff at Bethany House for their care, love, and support. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to First United Methodist Church of Opelika, EAMC Cancer Center, or Bethany House of Auburn, Alabama. Visitation will be in the parlor at Fredrick-Dean Funeral Home on Wednesday April 11, 2018 from 12:00 PM until 1:45 PM
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Funeral Services

Visitation

August
31

Monday

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home & Crematory

1801 Frederick Rd, Opelika, AL 36801

12:00 - 1:45 pm

Service

August
31

Monday

Fredrick-Dean Funeral Home Chapel

1801 Frederick Rd, Opelika, AL 36801

2:00 - 3:00 pm

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