Norman Dorr Obituary
Norman proudly served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard for twenty-two years. He served two tours in the Vietnam War and was an honorable veteran for the United States of America. His military service took him many places to include Columbus, MS; Maine, the Philippines, Australia, Hawaii, Rome, Germany and England. What great stories he shared!
Following his military service, Norman continued to serve his community as a police officer with the City of Jackson and upon retirement, subsequently worked with the Veterans Hospital as a police officer.
Norman was preceded in death by his loving parents, Leonard Ira and Virginia Dorr and his sister, Jenny Sue Carroll and brother in-law, Charles.
He is survived by his sister, Rose Anna Welch (Jimmy); nephew Jimmy Welch, Jr. (Shelia); niece, Suzie Shuck (Brad); niece, Julie Gieger (Steve) as well as five great nieces and nephews, a great-great nephew and a multitude of loving friends.
A military funeral service to honor his life will be held on Tuesday, August 26th, at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery
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Barbara May
August 25, 2025
I met Norm several years ago when he visited my son Billy May. He was invited to my home for lunch. As we were seated at the table I said to Norm, "Are you a praying man Norm?" He said, "Yes I am." I asked him if he would ask the Lord to bless the food and he did without hesitation. I will miss this dear friend but rejoice for him.
"We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord." II Corinthians 5:8
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Gail Fortenberry Blackburn
August 24, 2025
So sorry for your loss. My brother, Chuck and I thought very highly of Norman. We will keep you all in our prayers.
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