James Gregory Dorsey

James Gregory Dorsey obituary, Indianapolis, IN

James Gregory Dorsey

James Dorsey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services on Oct. 27, 2025.

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James Gregory "Greg" Dorsey, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in the Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Administration Hospital. The younger son of James Paul and Virginia Laverne Freeman Dorsey, Greg was born in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 14, 1951.
A graduate of Roncalli High School, Greg was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in the Vietnam War. He was a retired truck driver. Greg was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, playing the ponies at the racetrack, and took in all sports – both professional and collegiate.
Greg is survived by his two nieces, Shannon P. (Randy) Drummond of Indianapolis and Tammy L. (Tim) Courtney of Wanamaker; four great-nieces and three great-great-nieces. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brother, Charles R. Dorsey.
Military services and inurnment will take place later at Crown Hill National Cemetery, Indianapolis.
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