Mark T. Dorsett

Mark T. Dorsett obituary, Covington, TN

Mark T. Dorsett

Mark Dorsett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mark Thurston Dorsett, retired district conservationist with Natural Resources Conservation Service, division of USDA, died January 17th at his home after a long battle with cancer and after a subsequent stroke. Mark was 65. Mark was the son of Thurston Nailor Dorsett, Jr. and Annie Faust Dorsett of Somerville. Mark was a graduate of Fayette Academy and University of Tennessee Martin. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Somerville.Mark was a talented mechanic who enjoyed restoring both antique and muscle cars. Tractors and his family farm in Gibson County were his next loves but his greatest source of pride were his two grandchildren.Mark is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sue Henley Dorsett, son Blake Thurston Dorsett and wife Katie along with granddaughter Charlotte Ann Dorsett and grandson Henry Thurston Dorsett.A celebration of life service is planned for Saturday February 15th from 2-4 p.m. at Liberty Hall in Covington with family and friends invited.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, February 15, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Liberty Hall
Covington TN 38019
US
Funeral HomeMaley-Yarbrough Funeral Home
1701 Highway 51 S
Covington TN - 38019
US
(901) 476-9778
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