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BORN
1938
DIED
2023
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700 Timberlane Road
Tallahassee, Florida
John Dorsey Obituary
He was born in St. Louis, Mo., a son of the late Dr. Carl K. Dorsey and Jeannette R. Dorsey on December 20, 1938. His family relocated to Morgantown, WVa where he attended Morgantown High School and WVU earning a Bachelor's Degree. He then attended U.S. Navy Officers Candidate School and served in the Navy on active duty for three years and the Naval Reserves for several years completing his service as a Lieutenant.
He subsequently moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he became a Certified General R. E. Appraiser and R. E. Broker. He ran his company, J.Dorsey R. E. & Appraisal, Inc. for over 35 years. He was involved with many civic and charitable activities, having served as Chair of the Ft. Lauderdale Planning and Zoning Board for numerous years.
In addition to his service in the Navy, John was known for his love of baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals and his family.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Eason, and Stepson, Bartow Rainey. His daughter, Jeannette Dorsey, pre-deceased him in 2003. In addition, he is survived by four brothers and sisters, Alys Yoder (Bill) of Boonton, NJ, Dan Dorsey (Ruth) of Southport, NC, Jean Karlson,(Doug) New York City, NY and David Dorsey (Sherry) of Morgantown, WVA. His fifth sibling, Ann Sherin, passed away the day after her brother in Southport, NC.
A graveside ceremony where he will receive full Military Honors, will be held on Tuesday, April 25th at 2:00 pm at the Tallahassee National Cemetery where he will be interred. Following the ceremony, a celebration of his life will be held at 3:30 pm at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home at 700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, Florida. All friends and family are invited to attend.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Dorsey
6 Entries
Gerald Baumann
September 29, 2023
My belated condolences Mary...
I can't believe it!!! I'm just finding out about John today...We talked at the beginning of the baseball season and I was calling today at the end of the season...I was blessed with sitting next to John at Spring Training games for the Yankees (1983-1995) and Orioles (1996-2009) for over 25 years! You get to know a man over that period of time...
We loved our teams! John with his St. Louis Cardinals and me with the New York Yankees...Our discussions were always centered around baseball history and of course when the first discussion about politics would come up during the first game of spring training? 4th inning? 5th inning? We loved it!!
We were appropriately seated...John on the right and yours truly on the left...4th row behind the dugout on the first baseline...As good as it gets!!
Neither John or myself had a difficult time being heard at the stadium...We loved the game so much and it was always a pleasure seeing him at the ballpark...I used to kid John that he was the only guy I knew who actually saw Wee Willie Keeler who played from 1892 to 1910...Of course John's retort cannot be published here!
I will always love the man and I will miss our friendly banter...
John...I hope you're watching Stan Musial and Bob Gibson play against Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in your Field of Dreams today...Say Hi to Wee Willie Keeler for me and save me a seat for when I get there!!!
Bruce and Lisa Weihe
April 24, 2023
Mary, I am so sorry to read of John's passing. John and I shared many good times together, with cards, baseball games, and City involvement in Fort Lauderdale, and I will miss him greatly. Unfortunately I cannot make it to Tallahassee for the services, but my prayers will be with you. With all good thoughts and memories, Bruce Weihe
Jennifer Belt Smith
April 23, 2023
My deepest sympathy, Mary. May time ease your sorrows.
Doug Danziger
April 23, 2023
Mary, I just learned of John´s passing. He was a great friend to me and for that I am eternally grateful. Doug Danziger
Jane (Snorky) Fullerton
April 22, 2023
Mary, Maggie let me know about John´s passing. My condolences to you and his family. I hope you are well.
Joan Kretz
April 21, 2023
My dear friend. So many happy memories.
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Celebration of Life
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