James Edward Dorsey Sr.

James was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and a member of American Legion Post #44. He loved his lottery, and his favorite hangout was The Corner Store in Massillon. He was strong in faith and dedicated his life to his family and to the Marine Corps.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Marie; brothers, Francis Eugene and Kenneth Dorsey; and sister, Rita Thorn. He is survived by his children, Tina Marie (Keith) Marker, Tricia (James) Wise, Kelly Dorsey, Jim (Connie) Dorsey, Mick Dorsey, and Anna (Mike) Thompson; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and sisters, Lucy “Sue” Mazula, and Patty (Jerry) Dotts.

Friends may visit from 5-8pm on Monday in the Karlo-Libby Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 12:00noon on Tuesday at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Pops’ memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.