William "Shag" Dorsey, Sr.

William "Shag, Mr. D" Dorsey, Sr. of Mulga, passed away July 7, 2024. He retired from US Pipe after many years. He was a founding member of the Handsome Brutes Social and Savings Club. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ernestine Dorsey, three siblings, Wiley Jean Dorsey, Lillia Dorsey and Loretta Foley; and son, William Dorsey, Jr. He is survived by his sons, Michael Dorsey, Clarence Dorsey (Shirley) and Frederick Dorsey (Nechole); daughters, Teresa Herrod (Eddie) and Jackie Burton; step-daughter, Shuanya Shepherd; fifteen grandchildren; two sisters, Alfreda Moore (Charles) and Gwendolyn Dorsey; a loving soul mate, Yvonne Collins Shepherd; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Patterson Forest Grove Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday, July 12, 2024 in the chapel with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Kevin J. Anthony officiating.