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Nathaniel “Joe Joe” Dorsey, 67
August 31, 2016
Nathaniel “Joe Joe” Dorsey, 67, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016, surrounded by his family at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter B. and Gladys I. (Gantz) Dorsey.
Joe enjoyed fishing, watching old western movies, as well as football. He enjoyed singing and Marital Arts.
He was the loving father of Tonya Dorsey and Tara L. Dorsey, both of Lancaster, and Jessica Dorsey, of Tampa, FL. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Marian Blackman and Patricia M. Branche, of Lancaster; 1 aunt, Evelyn Greene, wife of William, of Atlantic City, NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves behind his companion, Henrietta Walker. Joe Joe was preceded in death by an infant daughter Tirzah and his brother, Walter B. “Sonny” Dorsey.
Funeral services will be held at 12PM, Sept. 10, 2016 at Bethel AME Church, 450 E. Strawberry St., Lancaster, PA 17602, with the Rev. Edward Bailey officiating. A viewing will be held at the church from 11AM-12PM.
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Condolences to the Family
September 07, 2016
Tonya, Tara and Jessica and Dorsey family
You have our deepest sympathy and prayers in the passing of your dad. May god bless and keep you all in this difficult time. Tonya I haven’t seen you in awhile, but will keep you in our prayers.
Casey and Yamie
September 04, 2016
Pray go out to his family he will truly be missed
September 03, 2016
Condolenes to the family /Finks and Smith families send blessings.
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September 03, 2016
My condolences to the family. You are in my prayers. JoJo will be missed. Stella Selby Rhyne
September 02, 2016
My deepest condolences to both Tonya and Tara, as well as the rest of the family and friends. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Naomi Holmes Johnson
September 02, 2016
May God give you peace in this time of grief will be praying for you all!
Mrs .Sherry McFadden -Chambers
September 02, 2016
Sending my condolences to all the family.praying for all of you and asking God to bless and keep you all. Love you Aunt Patsy Branche-dinkins.
September 02, 2016
I’m sending my deepest condolences and sympathy. I will keep the family in my prayers. Calvin and Nataline Walker
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- Saturday, September 10, 2016
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Bethel AME Church
- 450 E. Strawberry St.
- Lancaster, PA
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- Saturday, September 10, 2016
- 12:00 PM
- Bethel AME Church
- 450 E. Strawberry St.
- Lancaster, PA
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