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Harry “Sonny” DorsettPassing: May 25, 2013

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Friday, May 31st @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Thursday, May 30th @ 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Friday, May 25th @ 9:00-11:00am

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Friday, May 31st

MITCHELL – Harry “Sonny” Dorsett, 89, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born February 24, 1924, in Pittsburg, Illinois, he was the son of Harry H. and Maude (Weddle) Dorsett.  He married Sheila Carroll January 13, 1946.

For 38 years Sonny owned and operated the Phillips 66 and Marathon service stations at Four Points in Mitchell.   He served 16 years on the Mitchell Community Schools School Board during the construction of Hatfield Elementary School and the Mitchell Junior-Senior High School.

Sonny attended the Mitchell Presbyterian Church and was a member of Mitchell Masonic Lodge No. 228 F.&A.M.  He graduated from Huron High School in 1942.

He was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and served in Italy.  His decorations and citations included World War II Victory Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 7 Bronze Stars, and Good Conduct Medal.  He was a member of American Legion Post No. 250.

Surviving:   wife of 67 years, Sheila Dorsett, Mitchell
                      daughter, Christina Lee (Larry) Brown, Mitchell
                              son, Kippie Joe (Vanessa) Dorsett, Mitchell
               grandchildren, Melissa Brown (Steve) Deer, Knoxville,Tennessee
                                     Rebecca Lynn Brown (Eric) Mason, Mitchell
     great grandchildren, Joshua David (Katie) Deer
                                    Nathan Daniel Deer
                                    Cole Thomas Mason
                                    Logan Patrick Mason
                                    Ryan Spurgeon
                                    Nicolas Spurgeon
                                    Hunter Spurgeon
great great granddaughter,  Eliza Rose Deer

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Harry Clinton “Butch” Dorsett; and siblings, Pauline Abram, Frances Embree, Wilma Shearhart, Robert Dorsett, Lawrence Dorsett, William Dorsett, and Patty Moffatt.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 31, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Larry Brown officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial Gifts:  American Legion Post No. 250 Honor Guard

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10 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Shane & Shannon Dorsett | Bedford, IN
    Date: May 31, 2013
    With Our Deepest Sympathy for Your Loss.
  2. Guest: Amy Parker | mitchell, in
    Date: May 30, 2013
    Dearest Sheila and family, So sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. He was such a wonderful man and credit to our community. My dad always enjoyed talking with Sonny at 4-points. We are all better for having known him. With deepest sympathy, Rob and Amy Parker
  3. Guest: Judy Stevens | Mitchell, IN
    Date: May 29, 2013
    Another Mitchell Indiana icon gone to be with the Good Lord. You were very blessed to have had him in your family. Thoughts & prayers with you all.
  4. Guest: Patty (Foddrill) Martin | Bedford, IN
    Date: May 29, 2013
    Sheila, Christy and Kippy, I am so sorry to hear about Sonny, I haven't seen him for several years but by reading his obituary, he lived a very fruitful and full life, that is something to be so proud and grateful for. Patty
  5. Guest: Lydia Passmore | Mitchell, IN
    Date: May 28, 2013
    Sheila, so sorry for your lost. I always enjoyed talking with Sonny. He will be missed.
  6. Guest: Sissy Terry Sproles | Mitchell, IN
    Date: May 28, 2013
    Sheila, Christy, Kip and all the family, My heart goes out to you. Sonny was a very special person to me - all my life. He was such a good man and I loved him. If there is anything I can do, call me. I am at Carrie's in Maryland and won't be back until next week, but my thoughts are with you. Love, Sissy
  7. Guest: Sue Edmonson | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: May 27, 2013
    Sheila, Jim & I are so sorry to hear about Sonny. He was a good man . Our prayers & thoughts are with you at this time. Sue Edmonson
  8. Guest: Sherre Zink | Bloomington, IN
    Date: May 27, 2013
    So sorry to hear about Sonny.
  9. Guest: Karon Chastain Wingard | Bloomington, IN
    Date: May 27, 2013
    Bob and I send our thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Sorry for the loss of Sonny.
  10. Guest: Shirley and Norman Johnson, Norma and Bill Fielding | WestLafayette, IN
    Date: May 27, 2013
    Thinking of you and the family during this difficult time while remembering the good times.

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