Dorsey Calicott, 88, of Chicago, IL passed away February 11, 2017 in Quincy, IL. Mr. Calicott was born May 23, 1928 in Foreman, AR; He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of Buchanan First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Calicott.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lori and John Kowalski; son, Jeff Calicott; grandchildren, Chris Kowalski, Rebecca and Jessie Moran, Cassandra Kowalski and fiancé, Brent Mordan; sisters, Vernita, Jordan and Vera; brother, Cecil Calicott; and he was loved by many nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2017 at East Memorial Chapel - Moores Lane. Entombment will be in Chapelwood Mausoleum under the direction of East Funeral Home - Moores Lane.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2017 at the funeral home.

Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.