I remember Jimmy as Lynn and Karen's big brother.  My sister, Cindy Cofer, was Lynn's good friend in grade and high school.
I was Karen's age, although a year behind in school.  I remember John and Jimmy as very good looking older brothers.  We lived about 4 blocks east on 6th St and knew the whole family.  I know it is possible to still miss them even years later.  My condolences and fond memories of Katie, also.   

     I am Mike Benchoff, originally from Salem, IL - but 15 miles over oilfield back roads to Centralia.  I've been in Phoenix, AZ since August, 1962 - freshly discharged from my Army stint, after law school. 
     My following tribute  is woefully belated, for reasons to be later stated.
      I was fortunate to play varsity sports during high school.  The ever formidable Centralia Orphans were our most fierce rivals.  I first met Jim when he was a sophomore and I was a senior.  He was yet to inexorably rocket to his demonstrable brilliance and resulting glory on the BB court.                                                                                                               
     We instantly bonded and, over time, relished  our periodically ensuing encounters when home from our respective colleges (Illinois & Notre Dame (+ my NYC law school). Jim was a naturally engaging personality, with a permanent smile, or grin, + a keen sense of humor.
      Over the so many fast-passing decades, I had often inquired when 'back home' for a visit, as to Jim's whereabouts and status.   Frustratingly, the answer was invariably "He's in Florida, but I don't know what town".  Yesterday (9/29/21), I had a sudden itch to resort to the Internet again to attempt to find  out something  about Jim.
     I succeeded, but was stunned and major saddened to learn of his passing, last November!  A profound loss for his family - and close friends!                                                                                                                   
     In closing, I feel compelled to add that he was downright handsome in that 2019 photo - and that I considered his commiserating 'side kick of yore',  Dan(nny) L. an accomplished athlete and person.     

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to share their love of my Dad, James (Jim) Dorris and their support. 

For those of you who didn't have the benefit of seeing him recently, I thought I'd share a picture from our last family shoot in August 2019. My Mom was blessed with 57 amazing years and we were blessed to have my Dad living here with us in TN. 

When Covid passes, we will lay his ashes to final rest in Miami, Fl where my brother is buried, and where my Dad spent most of his adult life. As you can tell by his amazing tan, he loved the sun and I will think of him every time it shines...  

I miss you already Dad... 

So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We were classmates in high school and I was recently thinking about him because another classmate and I were wondering where & how he was.  One never forgets a friend who was so much a part of those years.  Condolences to his family whom I knew when my last name was Parker.

So sad to hear this news.  We were classmates and sports team mates at Centralia High School , Illinois.  Jim was a wonderful basketball player for the Centralia Orphans and carried the load  in his  senior year.  I will forever remember Jim as a friend and a team mate.  He was the best example of a Centralia Orphan I have.  Rest In Peace dear friend.  You set the example of excellence.

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James Dorris

14 novembre 1937 – 16 novembre 2020

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