Ronald George Dorsett, age 77, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, in Florida with his loving wife by his side. Born on February 27, 1947 in Lawrence County, Indiana, Ronnie was the son of the late George Washington and Lona Taflinger Dorsett.
Ronnie was a graduate of Mitchell High School in 1965. He retired from General Motors as a tool room welder. He was part-owner of E&R Fabrication.
Ronnie enjoyed golfing, racing, tractor and car restoration, fabrication, and farming. If you could dream it, Ronnie could build it. Ronnie loved and could fix anything with a motor, whether it would be a motorcycle, car, truck, or piece of equipment. Ronnie also built and raced sprint cars on the Outlaw Series in his earlier years.
Ronnie was a member of the Bedford Boat and Sportsman’s Club, the VFW, and The American Legion.
He met and married the love of his life, Brenda (Thralls) Dorsett and married April 1, 1966. They created a loving and beautiful life together for over 58 years. Together they raised their son, Mark, in Mitchell, Indiana.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Brenda, sister Kathy (John) Street. Brother-in-Law Eddie Thralls, nephews Chris (Casey) Street, Dustin Street, and Chad Thralls.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his son, Mark Dorsett, daughter, Kimberly Dorsett, his parents George and Lona Dorsett, Brother-in-Law Alan Thralls, Mother and Father-in-Law Charles and Barbara Thralls.
Cremation was chosen and there will be no services at this time.