James F. Dorsey and Jeanne Lynch Hobbs-Dorsey-Obituary

VADM James F. Dorsey and Jeanne Lynch Hobbs Dorsey Jr.

Silver Spring, Maryland

May 28, 1934 – Jul 14, 2025

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BORN
May 28, 1934
DIED
July 14, 2025
LOCATION
Silver Spring, Maryland

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Vice Admiral James F. "Yank" Dorsey, Jr., USN (Ret.), 91, and his beloved wife of 66 years, Jeanne Lynch Hobbs Dorsey, 91, passed away in 2025, just months apart. Yank took his Last Take Off on July 14, 2025 in Silver Spring, Maryland, following Jeanne's passing on March 11, 2025. Together in...

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Ms. Dorsey was one of my favorite characters and teachers in HS @ Grossmont High La Mesa. She absolutely loved her teaching position and made learning such fun. I´m not surprised that such a wonderful woman supported her Naval Aviator Husband during wonderous journey in life. Thanks for the memories and thanks for your Military Service. Godspeed Class of 76

My condolences to the Dorsey family. Your parents were amazing people. We lived down the street from you on Fuerte Drive and my Brother was in your Mothers English class at Grossmont. We all have good memories of your parents.

It´s been 42 years since I was a student in Mrs. Dorsey´s 11th grade English class at Bayside HS in Virginia Beach. I fondly remember her twinkling eyes, bright smile, and coiffed hair! She was one of my favorite teachers ever! If I remember correctly, she and VADM Dorsey were invited to the White House for a special dinner during Reagan´s first term. She came to class in the days prior with a new hair color that didn´t quite go as planned. In her own words, she likened her appearance to...