Kenneth Leroy Dorsey, Sr.

Kenneth Leroy Dorsey, Sr. 78 of Mt. Airy, passed away Monday, January 5, 2009 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Lucille Tyler Dorsey, his wife of 55 years.

Born April 7, 1930 in Howard Co., he was the son of the late Howard and Hattie Dorsey.

He was a Truck Driver for Tyler's Trucking, Inc. and E & M Construction until he retired. He was a dedicated member of Simpson United Methodist Church, Mt. Airy were he served as a Trustee for several years. He loved his Lord and family and was loved by all.

He will be forever in the thoughts and prayers of his family and friends. He would also be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Surviving in addition to his wife are seven sons Larry (Sue) of Rockville; Dale (Darlene) of Union Bridge; Kenneth Jr. (Marcy) of Westminister; Curtis (Renee) of Gaithersburg; Thomas (Caroline), Alan (Michelle), Kevin (Angie) all of Frederick; two daughters Barbara Hoy of Frederick and Brenda Jones of Mt. Airy; 29 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; a brother Vincent (Rodetta) of Mt. Airy; 3 sisters: Betty Dorsey, and Virginia Myers of Frederick and Arlene Tunson of Columbia; 4 brother-in-laws, Thurman (Minnie) Tyler of Mt. Airy, Marshall (Patricia) Tyler of Randallstown, Melvin (Joannie) Spriggs of Gaithersburg and Lawrence Wallace of North Carolina; 2 sister-in-laws: Bessie Ziegler of Baltimore and Joan Wallace of Gaithersburg; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by a daughter, JoAnn Dorsey, a sister and brother in law, Annabelle and John Jones.

Visitation: The public viewing will be held on Friday, January 9, 2009, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 East Ridgeville Blvd., Mt. Airy where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.

Services: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Funeral Home, Rev. Gregory McNeil will officiate the service.
Interment will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Sykesville

Memorials may be made in his memory to Alzheimers Association Western Maryland Chapter, 108 Byte Drive, Suite 103, Frederick, MD 21702.