Dorsey was born in Oconee County on September 22, 1933. He worked at Harrison Poultry in Bethlehem and Barrow County Road Services most of his life. He loved his family very much and enjoyed farming and gardening. He also loved wheeling and dealing for a great bargain. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years on October 4, 1999, Jannie Lee,.
Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Haller (Jerry), Powder Springs, and Deborah Roberts, Bethlehem; grandchildren, Lance Wilson (Janie), Whitney Wardlaw (Matt), Amy Johnston (Frank), and David Haller (Tasha); great-grandchildren, Tristan Wilson, Chloe Wilson, and Ryder Johnston; three sisters; and three brothers.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 11, at 11 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home in Winder. Burial will be at Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
