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John Earl Dorman, 87, of Florence, KY passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at his home. John was a 53 year member of the Florence Baptist Church, Bradford Masonic Lodge, Past President of League of Kentucky Sportsman and also a Kentucky Colonel. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during W.W.II and then with the Army Reserves. John was the Football and Track coach at Boone County High School and Athletic Director at Boone County High School. He was an All-State Football player at Dixie Heights High School and Played at the University of Kentucky under Bear Bryant and then played 3 years at Eastern Kentucky University. John was an avid Fisherman, Hunter and Outdoorsman. John is preceded in death by his Parents John Carlton Dorman and Jeannette Pelstring Dorman and Brother James Dorman. He is survived by his Loving Wife of 57 years: Grace M. Turner Dorman; Sons: John William (Katherine) Dorman and Todd (Karen) Dorman; Daughter: Lisa Kaye (Darryl) Holmes, Grandchildren: Nick and Joseph Dorman, Jenna (Ryan) McGovern and Micah Holmes. Visitation will be at the Florence Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 27, 2013. An Honor Guard Service and Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger. Memorial Suggestions to the Florence Baptist Church c/o Building Fund 642 Mt. Zion Road Florence, KY 41042. Connley Brothers Funeral Home in Latonia, KY is serving the family. Online Condolences may be expressed at:

www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com

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Published by Kentucky Enquirer from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2013.
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The Dorman Family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Dorman was a Wonderful man. May God Bless him and his family. Prayers for All at this difficult time.

Tonia Steele/ Vallandingham

October 10, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers for this wonderful inspiring man.

Dave and Sandy Johnson

September 30, 2013

my sincerest condolences to the Dorman family, John was a wonderful teacher, coach and human being . Thank you for your service to God ,Country and community. RIP

Glenn Kidd

September 28, 2013

Sorry to hear about Coach Dorman's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with ALL the FAMILY. I am so glad he was a part of my life at BCHS!! Skip Goley

Skip Goley

September 28, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy to the family at this difficult time. I'm sure you know that we was a very special man and loved by so many. We always thought the world of him and he will be missed is so many ways. Our love. .

David and Lana Moser

September 27, 2013

Dear Todd & Family,
Sorry to hear about your Dad, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Judy & Jerry Biedenharn

Judy Biedenharn

September 27, 2013

It has been a true pleasure to know this wonderful man. Heaven is a smiling place for sure now. BCHS and all your students are better for having known you. From one "Smiley to another.

Carol Scroggin Aylor

September 26, 2013

Dear Mrs. Dorman, Our sympathy to you and your family. Mr. Dorman was one of my very favorite teachers. He was such a wonderful asset to the Boone County school system. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Nancy and Dennis Dallas

September 26, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of one of the best teachers the Boone County School system ever had. He balanced being kind and strict like no one else could. I will never forget some of the lessons I learned from him. Rest In Peace Mr. Dorman and my prayers are with your friends and loved ones - I'm sure there are many!

Lee Texier O'Cull

September 26, 2013

So sorry to hear of Mr. Dormans passing.Thanks to him for his service to his country,his dedication as a teacher,coach,and A.D. But most of all his 51 years of dedication to his Saviour and his church at Florence Baptist. Well done thou good and faithful servant. You will be missed.

Rick Caudill

September 26, 2013

Praying for the family this morning. Mr. Dorman's smile is forever etched in my mind. He was my teacher in advanced biology in 1969-1970. Great class, great teacher, great Christain. Thank you Mr. Dorman.

Gloria (Coyle) Harris

September 26, 2013

Mr. Dorman was one of my favorite teachers. He was kind and patient and I loved the way his eyes would light up when he would talk about fishing and hunting! The students of BCHS were very lucky to have him as mentor. Rest in peace and fly high dear sir!!

Rhonda McIntosh

September 25, 2013

What a wonderful teacher Mr. Dorman was. He was one of my favorite. His eyes would just light up when he talked about fishing and hunting..lol. He was a patient and kind man. The students at BCHS were lucky to have him as a mentor. Rest in Peace Mr. Dorman. God bless the Dorman family. Fly high dear sir!

Rhonda McIntosh

September 25, 2013

I loved Mr. Dorman. He was one of my favorite teachers and his eyes would just light up when he talked about fishing and hunting(lol)He was a great teacher and a patient one at that. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. God bless him and his entire family.

September 25, 2013

To the Dorman family:
We were so sorry to hear of John's passing; he will be greatly missed.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy,

Lou and Donna Dahmann (retired, Boone Co. Schools))

September 25, 2013

Mr. Dorman was a great teacher. So few stand out, but I remember him well. Peace to his family as you mark his passing and honor his life.

Becky Trout

September 25, 2013

Dorman Family, Sorry for your loss he was a great teacher and well respected at BCHS.

Jimmie Cheek

September 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Seems we are losing so many of our fine teachers, parents, and loved ones. Pray you find peace.

Debra Vanderpool-Reitz

September 25, 2013

Deepest sympathy to the entire Dorman family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Sherman Family

Myrna Sherman

September 25, 2013

Todd, Karen and family,
We are saddened to hear about Mr. Dorman's passing. We are praying for you and the entire family, let me know if there is anything I can do to help out in your time of sorrow. He was a great man and I am sure will be missed by many people. Our loss is Heavans gain.
Love ya Kevin and Sheila

sheila bonapfel

September 25, 2013

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