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.