IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Larry Dorsey.

Larry Dorsey. Jr. Profile Photo

Jr.

September 25, 1930 – May 4, 2014

Obituary

Vondel Smith Mortuary 6934 S. Western Avenue Oklahoma City, Oklahoma


Larry Hubert Dorsey, 83, passed away Sunday morning, May 4, 2014, with his loving wife of over sixty-two years, Billie , at his side. He was born September 25, 1930 in Konawa, Oklahoma to Laurie and Ruth (Glover) Dorsey. After moving to Oklahoma City, Larry graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1948. He then attended the University of Oklahoma, becoming a true Sooner, and later studied at Oklahoma City University. It was during this time that Larry met and later married Billie Ruth Taylor on Aug. 29, 1951. Larry entered the United States Army and served in Germany during the Korean War. After returning home, he worked for Westinghouse Corporation where he was a loyal employee for over 30 years. Larry was a faithful member of the Capitol Hill and later Trinity Churches of the Nazarene. He served in various capacities as the Lord provided opportunities. Larry will always be remembered as a loving and generous man to a host of wonderful friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his:
Parents;

He is survived by his:
Wife, Billie;
Daughter, Kay Acosta and husband, Larry;
Grandsons, Denver Acosta and wife, Elisabeth and Blaine Acosta and wife, Hannah;
Great-granddaughter, Sadie Layne Acosta;
Brother, Jim Dorsey; and
Several nieces and nephews; and
Numerous other loving family and friends.


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Services

Visitation

Vondel Smith & Son Mortuary South

6934 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139

Service Information

Interment Location

Resthaven Memory Gardens - Oklahoma City

500 SW 104th St, Oklahoma City, TX 73170

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