Frederick Richard Dorr

Fred was born on July 8, 1940, in Wenatchee, Washington. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Calvin Dorr; mother, Ethel Perry Dorr; stepmother, Kathy Hamilton; and daughter, Elizabeth. Fred graduated from Lincoln High School in Tacoma, WA, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Washington Puget Sound in 1963.

Fred is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Sally Ellen Richards Dorr; daughters Kimberly Gattis (Tom) of Columbus, OH, and Suzanne Kremer of Woodstock, GA. He is also survived by grandchildren, Sarah Gattis, Columbus, OH; Madison Gattis, Nashville, TN; Cooper and Kaleb Kremer, Woodstock, GA.After completing two years in the AFROTC, Maj. Dorr began his military career in 1963 when he entered the United States Air Force as a Second Lieutenant. Fred spent his early years in the Air Force at Fort Lee - Petersburg, VA; Whiteman AF Base - Enid, OK; Maxwell AF Base - Montgomery, AL; Laughlin AF Base - Del Rio, TX; and Randolph AF Base – San Antonio, TX. He spent these years as a Pilot Trainer in both T-37 and T-38 aircraft. During the Southeast Asian crisis, Fred flew C-130E’s based at CCK AF Base in Taichung, Taiwan, which led to another ten years as a tactical airlift pilot and trainer. In later years, he was at Pope AF Base in Fayetteville, NC, where he flew C-130 aircraft. Fred retired from the US Air Force in 1983.

Fred's distinguished military career was recognized with meritorious awards, including the Air Medal, AF Commendation Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Combat Readiness Medal, AF Longevity Service Award Ribbon with one Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Two Bronze Stars, AF Outstanding Unit Award, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.Upon retiring from the military, Fred began his civilian life in Fayetteville, NC. He later relocated to Marietta, GA, to serve as a C-130 Hercules Simulator Instructor for Lockheed Corporation, joining the flight line as an active pilot again in 1987. He was instrumental in the cockpit redesign of the C-130J. Fred logged over 5,900 total flight hours from 1967 to 2003.

Fred was a gifted artist his entire life. His artwork has been displayed at art shows across the country over the years, including abstract and representational works in watercolor and acrylic paints as well as pen-and-ink illustrations. Awards Fred received over the years for his art include signature memberships to the Georgia Watercolor Society and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America.

He loved sailing and spent time at his cabin at the Atlanta Yacht Club on Lake Allatoona, GA. Fred was an accomplished sailor and competed in several sloops, including Flying Scotts, Tanzer 16s, Snipes, and Y-Flyers. In his later years, after moving to his retirement home in Big Canoe, GA, he also loved his weekly golf outings with his friends at Big Canoe Country Club. Fred loved dogs and cats. He and Sally had many of these four-legged friends over the years.Fred was a loving and devoted father and friend, and he will be missed. Rest in peace, Sir.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. committal service was conducted on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9:30 am at Georgia National Cemetery.Arrangements by Poole Funeral Home, Woodstock, Georgia.