Roland S. Dorsey

ROLAND S. DORSEY, 80, passed from this life surrounded by his living family on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne a son of Sumner and Ruth (Eager) Dorsey, he was employed by International Harvester for 35 years, retiring to become a Florida resident where he had many wonderful friends who will, along with family, miss his presence in their lives. He was a current member of Palmetto United Methodist Drive-in Church, former longtime member of North Scipio United Methodist Church, Harlan, Ind. Past Master of Harlan Masonic Temple #296, worthy Patron of Harlan O.E.S. #335, member of Fort Wayne Mizpah Shrine marching in the Parade of Lights Shrine Club. "He was a wonderful, loving husband, father, and grandfather". Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Carole (Potts) Dorsey; son, Robert (Andre') Dorsey; daughters, Rolana "Missy" Lampe and Sanee Lombardi; he dearly loved his grandchildren, Nicholas Jenks, Mitchell Jenks, Michael Lombardi, Nicholas Lombardi and Madelyn Lombardi; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents; and brother, Mack (Millie) Dorsey; and sister, Betty (Carl) Lucas. A Celebration of his life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at the North Scipio United Methodist Church, 23628 State Road 37, Harlan, Ind. with lunch following. Private burial in Scipio Cemetery. Condolences to [email protected]. Arrangements by Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home