Darwin Dorsey, Sr.

Darwin Dorsey, Sr.
Des Moines

Darwin Dorsey, Sr., 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Taylor House Hospice. He was born November 28, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Darwin was a welder for Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company he started in August of 77’ up until July of 93’. Above all, Darwin had a passion for old cars, and loved spending time with his family & friends.

He is survived by his sons, Darwin Dorsey, Jr., and Lawrence Dorsey; girlfriend, Shirley Henderson; sisters, Sandy Robinson, JoAnn Ward, Charolett Robinson, Kathy Stanley, Barbara Keisling, and Karen Johnston; brother, Douglas Dorsey; six grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and good friends, Jeff Baker, Jim Adams, and Reggie Crabb.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy; parents, Earl and Ruby Dorsey; daughters, Jennie Connett Robin Sinclair; brother, Donny Dorsey; and sisters, Ethel Attebery, Delores Dorsey, and Elizabeth Dorsey.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Graveside Service will occur at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 12th at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Darwin.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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