Knoxville, TN – John Roosevelt Dorsey “Mr. D” was born August 16, 1933, transitioned from life to reward, January 18, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital.
He leaves his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Luvernel (Allen) Clark; sons, Gregory (Vickie) Dorsey and Anthony Dorsey, all of Knoxville; daughter, Sonya (Daune) King, Atlanta, Georgia; three loving sisters whom he cherished, Mrs. Beverly (John) Brown, Mrs. Margaret Ashley, Ms. Marie Dorsey; loving brothers, Woodrow (Nancy) Dorsey all of Atlanta, Georgia, and Lorenza (Victoria) Dorsey of Kansas City, Missouri; devoted companion Ms. Deloris Gordon; several grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins, including First Calvary Baptist Church whom he loved with his whole heart.
Special thanks to all who helped during his illness to include the Thompson Cancer Survival Center.
The family will receive friends, 1 -2 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020 at First Calvary Baptist Church; Celebration of life, 2 p.m., Dr. George W.C. Lyons, Jr., Officiating. Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY www.jarnigansmortuary.com