- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Celebration for Robert Lee Dorsey, Jr. "Buddy Boy", May 9, 1942, January 21, 2017, Saturday, January 28, 2017, 11:00 AM, Burden's Funeral Home Chapel, 847 North 9th Street, Griffin, GA 30223, Reverend Milton Walker: Officiating, Reverend Joe Ward, Sr.: Eulogist
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2017-01-28
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Griffin--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Griffin--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Griffin---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Griffin--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Griffin--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Griffin--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin, 33.24678, -84.26409
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Robert Lee Dorsey, Jr. Birth date: May 9, 1942. Death date: January 21, 2017. Funeral date: January 28, 2017. Church: Burden's Funeral Home Chapel (Griffin, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_dorseyjrrobertlee20170128
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_dorseyjrrobertlee20170128
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Flower Attendants Nieces/Family/Friends
Acknowledgements
To all ofour many family, friends and loved ones with our sincere
thanks and heartfelt gratitude, we wouldjust like to saythank you for
all ofyour many expressions ofsympathy and the countless acts of
kindness during ourhour ofbereavement. Please know that without
you, this roadwould have been llllbearable. There is a large hole in
our lives and our hearts are hurting but verymuchh
by the
outpouring oflove from each and everyone ofyou. From our Family
to you, we say Thank you and God Bless You!
-The Family-
THE OBITUARY
Robert Lee Dorsey, Jr.
Robert Lee departed this life peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at home in Griffin, Georgia. Robert Lee was born May 9, 1942 to Robert Lee Dorsey, Sr. and Louise Phinazee both of Griffin, GA. "Buddy Boy" (as he was called by those who knew him best) accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church.
He had a heart made of gold and he truly never met a stranger. His most endearing qualities were his funny outspoken personality and his willingness to always help someone in need. He will always be remembered for his jokes and his work ethic.
Robert Lee was employed with The Spalding County School System for 40 +years as a school bus driver. He was dedicated and devoted to a job he loved. He retired from Spalding County School System in 2012, after battling health issues that would no longer allow him to do what he loved. Robert was also a skilled carpenter and plumber. According to Robert, "A man that does not work does not eat." Robert was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Griffin Chapter.
Robert Lee was a loving husband, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend who was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 40 + years Viola Dorsey, brother Henry Dorsey, sister Mattie Jo Goggins and two stepsons Eugene and Timothy Coggins.
Left to honor his legacy and cherish his memory are five daughters Rachel Stroud, Peggy Richards, Harriett Coggins, Telisa Coggins, Jacqueline "Charles" Blash all of Griffin, Georgia. Four sons Robert "Jackie" Lee Dorsey Ill., of Clearwater, FL, Dwayne Tyrone Coggins, Ramon L. Coggins and Robert Hastings all of Griffin, Georgia. Two sisters Beatrice Huntley of Decatur, GA and Mary Ambles of Griffin, GA. A devoted friend Eddie "Pete" Brown of Griffin, GA. Four sister in laws Katie Humphrey and Ruby Reid of Griffin, Georgia; Annie Shannon, Mary Lizzie Walker both of Zebulon, Georgia. Robert also leaves to cherish his memory 31 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, and a host of other nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE ORDER OF SERVICE
Prelude........................................................Patricia McCord
Processional.......................................................Clergy, Family & Friends
"Playing Softly.....Take me to the King by Tamela Mann"
Scripture Readings: Old :restament....................Minister Eddie Peavy, Sr.
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
New Testament. ..................Reverend Milton Walker
Robert's Chapel UMC Concord, GA.
Prayer........................................................ Minister Eddie Peavy, Sr.
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
Musical Selection........................................Anthony Peavy (Solo)
Poem...........................................................Shenyca Walker
Remarks .......................................................(2 minutes please)
Musical Tribute .................................................................Family
Obituary............................................................... Read Silently
Poem................................................ ShawandaPeavy-Butts
Eulogy................................................Reverend Joe Ward, Sr.
Acknowledgements..................... Ariele Dorsey and Rachel Stroud Burden's Funeral Home
Recessional. ..............................................Clergy, Family & Friends Patricia McCord
Repast Immediately After the Service Robert Lee Dorsey, Jr. Family Home
724 Turner Street Griffin, Georgia 30223
