Joe F. Dorsey Sr., 83 of Port Neches, passed away, Monday, November 27, 2006 at his residence.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00AM, Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches with Revered Bennie Patillo officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be 5-8 pm with a Christian Vigil to be recited at 5:30pm Tuesday at the mortuary.
Joe was born in San Augustine, Florida. His parents were Adam Joseph and Lena Mae Thompson Dorsey of Beaumont. Joe lived most of his life in Beaumont, but moved to Port Neches in 1991. He attended various public schools and graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in 1942. He served in the Army Air Force from 1942 till 1945. He was stationed in England during WWII. He began his career at Magnolia in 1945. He worked at Mobil Oil and Mobil Chemical where he retired in 1984.
He was very involved in his children’s lives serving as football coach, Scout Master and Camp Fire volunteer. He continued being involved in his children and grandchildren lives. He was very active in his church. He served as evening mass captain at St. Elizabeth’s Parish, Port Neches for 13 years. He was also a member of Bells and Beaux’s Line Dancers from 1994 until 2006. They entertained schools, nursing homes, conventions, and senior citizen groups.
Dancing was one of his favorite pastimes. He jitterbugged all over England and everywhere else, he could. He was called “Crazy Legs” because of his dance style. He was involved in Round Dancing and Square Dancing for 30 years. Another favorite thing to do was fishing. Thanks to his sons and grandson, Bubba, Daniel, Wallace, Goat and others, he never lacked for a buddy. Joe never met a stranger. He could go anywhere and know somebody. He had too many friends and acquaintances to name. Some would end up with one of his nicknames.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and beloved son-in-law Richard “Bubba” Brackin and friend Daniel Pile.
He is survived by his wife Beatrice “Bea” Dorsey, Daughter Peggy Dorsey Haley and husband Dean of Port Neches, son Jo “Little Joe” Dorsey Jr. and Patricia Janes of Lumberton, son David Dorsey and wife Kristen of Peoria, Arizona. Step-Daughter Denise Quebedeaux and husband Gary of Port Neches, Stepsons Chuck Theriot and wife Paula of Bridge City and Anthony Theriot and wife Brenda of Nederland.
Grandchildren Holly Brackin, Dustin Dorsey, Adam Dorsey, Jenna Battles, and husband Dewayne, Ben and Nick Dorsey. Ashley Heineman and husband Casey, Michael Theriot, Amber Quebedeaux, Derek Quebedeaux, Laci & Logan Theriot, and great granddaughters Maeve and Maya Battles. Also special cousin Margilu Cummings and Special Friend Renella Primeaux. Too many Family, Friends; including his church, work, Lamar and Pompano Friends, to mention; he loved them all.
A special thanks for all of your prayers, Thanks to everyone who spent the time to send a card, call, visit, email or bring food. Special thanks to all Joe’s Doctors and caregivers. These include the Mamie McFaddin Ward Cancer Institute, Dr. Birdwell, Christus St. Elizabeth’s, Health South Rehabilitation Hospital, Intrepid Care and Odyssey Hospice. Very special thanks to Willie Douglas and Gloria Guidry.
Pallbearers are Dustin Dorsey, Adam Dorsey, Michael Theriot, Derek Quebedeaux, Logan Theriot and Casey Heineman. Honorary Pallbearers are Wallace Wilbanks, Goat Deslatte, C.J. Mallet, Shorty Reeves, M.C. Castile, R.D. Melancon, Otis Ward, and JD Mire.
