Irmo, South Carolina - Richard Lawton Dorn Sr., 84, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, Richland County, he was the son of the late Robert Barney Dorn, Sr. and Hennie Lee Black Dorn. Mr. Dorn was also predeceased by his brother, Robert Barney Dorn, Jr.
Surviving are his sons, Richard Lawton Dorn, Jr, Robbie Reese Dorn, Sr. (Susan), and Rodney Fitzgerald Dorn, Sr.; grandchildren, Natalie Dorn, Reese Dorn, and R.J. Dorn; and sister, Mary Kay Grooms.
Mr. Dorn was a graduate of Irmo High School. He attended Wofford and Clemson University before serving honorably in the United States Navy. He retired after a career in sales in 1992 to his beloved hill on the farm.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 17th, 2022 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, in Irmo, SC. Services for Mr. Dorn will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.