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Melville Howard Dorsey, Sr., 80, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his home.

A native and longtime resident of Granville County, he was the son of the late Howard Dorsey and Sue Betty Oakley Dorsey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired as plant manager from Burlington Industries in Clarksville, Va.

A memorial service will be held Friday, March 31, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Oxford Baptist Church in Oxford by Rev. Chris Aho and Rev. Mitch Lockamy. Inurnment will be private.

Surviving are his daughter Tracy Dorsey Watkins( Gary) of Oxford, a brother, Ron Dorsey (Carol) of Henderson and two grandchildren, Brooklynn and Chase Watkins. He was predeceased by his wife, Gwen Jackson Dorsey and his son Mel Dorsey.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening March 30, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford and other times at his home 4605 US Highway 158, Oxford, NC 27565.

Memorials may be made to the Youth Ministry at Oxford Baptist Church, PO Box 398, Oxford, NC 27565.

 

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Amy Franklin
March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017
Dear Tracy,
On behalf of my mother, Frances and myself, please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. My mom enjoyed catching up with her high school friends at physical therapy and had many pleasant conversations with your dad, as they swapped stories about their grandchildren. He was very proud of his family. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts during this time. 

Amy Daniel Franklin
Amy Franklin
March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017
Dear Tracy,
On behalf of my mother, Frances and myself, please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. My mom enjoyed catching up with her high school friends at physical therapy and had many pleasant conversations with your dad, as they swapped stories about their grandchildren. He was very proud of his family. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts during this time. 

Amy Daniel Franklin
Ossie Smith
March 30, 2017
March 30, 2017
Tracey , I am greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Sonny.
He was one of my favorite men and a great man. I along with many others will miss him.
Ossie
patty daniel
March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017
Tracey and Family, My heart is broken today because I lost a dear friend. I worked with Howard for many years at Burlington and he would come to our home to visit with us. He was always a pleasure to be around and he will be sorely missed. You all have my deepest sympathy and will be in our prayers.

Patty and Hugh Daniel
Oxford, NC

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Amy Franklin
March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017
Dear Tracy,
On behalf of my mother, Frances and myself, please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. My mom enjoyed catching up with her high school friends at physical therapy and had many pleasant conversations with your dad, as they swapped stories about their grandchildren. He was very proud of his family. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts during this time. 

Amy Daniel Franklin
Amy Franklin
March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017
Dear Tracy,
On behalf of my mother, Frances and myself, please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. My mom enjoyed catching up with her high school friends at physical therapy and had many pleasant conversations with your dad, as they swapped stories about their grandchildren. He was very proud of his family. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts during this time. 

Amy Daniel Franklin
Ossie Smith
March 30, 2017
March 30, 2017
Tracey , I am greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Sonny.
He was one of my favorite men and a great man. I along with many others will miss him.
Ossie
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