CHARLES "RICHIE" DORSEY

1930 - 2018

CHARLES "RICHIE" DORSEY, 87, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 19, 2018, at his residence. Celebration of life service will be 5 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2018, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, where he was a long-time member, with Pastor Dave Akers and his son, Joe Dorsey, officiating. Richie was born July 18, 1930 in Kenova, son of the late James and Wilhelmina Lovins Dorsey. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy during Korea and was a member of the Kenova Masonic Lodge #110 AF&AM. He was scoutmaster of Troop 88 of First Baptist Church of Kenova for several years and the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Joy Hampton Dorsey and son, John Andrew Dorsey. Survivors include his four children and their spouses, Rickie Sizemore (Roger), Ida Smith (Stan), Joe Dorsey (Nancy) and Kelly Napier (Chester); grandchildren Ginger Sergent (Brad), Christopher Sizemore (Mycah), Nikki Shannon, Brittany Shannon, Cole Smith, Jett Smith, Rachel Brumfield (Jason), Jake Dorsey (Elisha), Jenna Traube (Dave), Mandy Muncy (Ray), and Kristen Hallett (Mark); 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorval Polinori and Sue Gail Fletcher; and special "daughter," Sonja Money. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ceredo-Kenova Elementary School, #1 Wonder Lane, Kenova, WV 25530; please note in the memo, In Memory of Richie Dorsey. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2018, in the Welcome Center of the church. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family.