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Danny Dorsey Obituary
Mr. Dorsey served in the US Army for 12 years. He was a 20 year employee of Schlage Lock and also worked for Ace Hardware. Mr. Dorsey was a 25 year employee of Fountain Valley News and was associated with The Gazette for the last 20 years. He served both newspapers until his death.
Mr. Dorsey was a diehard Broncos fan, as well as being an avid fisherman who loved gospel music and old school. He was always ready to entertain family and friends at his home with barbecues or huge, home-cooked meals. Everyone was welcomed and became part of the family.
Mr. Dorsey leaves to mourn his passing, his mother, Lucile Dorsey, his wife, Tonya, his children, Danny (Megan) Rodriguez, David (Jasmine)Dorsey, Lucinda, and Debra Dorsey of Colorado Springs, Lamar Rodriguez, Paul Rodriguez, and Charli Trujillo of Emporia, KS, two sisters, Ruthann (Marshall) Patterson and Alberta (James) Hand, of Colorado Springs, and his brother, Virgil (Patricia) Dorsey of Denver, CO. He is also survived by Denise Hendrix of Wichita, KS, George Hendrix, Jr. of Georgia, Keith Hendrix of California, and Danielle Hughes of Denver.
Danny will be greatly missed by his 20 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of loving cousins.
Services will be held Dec. 11, 2015 at 3:00pm at the True Spirit Baptist Church, located at 5120 Astrozon Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO.
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Memories and Condolences
for Danny Dorsey
Mark Schultz
December 3, 2020
Danny my brother still treasure our years of working together and becoming great friends. I will always remember when you reached out to me when my father passed in 2012. I hope life in heaven is as blissful as we all imagine. Blessings to your family. See you on the other side someday..
Lizz Jackson
December 22, 2015
May God continue to watch over and comfort the Dorsey family during this difficult time. Sending love and prayers to the Dorsey family.
Cynthia Ellis
December 22, 2015
Danny will be missed by so many .. My thoughts and prayers are with you all ... There are never words that can be said for comfort the best I can give is To be absent from the body means Danny is now Present with the Lord ... God Bless you All ...
December 22, 2015
to the family i send my condolences. i am sorry for your lost. you all are in my heart and prayers.
Lucinda Dorsey
December 22, 2015
Hey dad, you are truly missed, I think of you everyday all day. You will always be in my heart forever. I love you always and forever dad.
debra dorsey
December 22, 2015
I love my dad. And missed so much! ..But I would love to say thank you everyone for the prayers, condolences, food, thoughts..everything done! We are greatful for all the love given.
Sherbia McNeil-Johnson
December 16, 2015
To Tonya & Mrs. Lucile & Family, I just heard about Danny I'm so sorry, We all work together at Schlage Lock, we had some good time. God Bless the Family. Danny is in the Arm's of Jesus, all is well. Love you all.
Brenda Smith
December 11, 2015
Tonya Dorsey, I'm so sorry for your loss,my heart is heavy for you an your family, may God watch over you an your family. Just know, I'm here for you, if there is anything that I can do, just call me. Your in my thoughts an prayers.
Jim Boyd
December 9, 2015
Tanya and family. Danny was a great guy and fun to work with at Schlage. He was one of the storeroom guys. He will be greatly missed. Thinking of you.
Brett Patterson
December 8, 2015
To my FAVORITE Uncle. We are already missing you as you brought nothing but joy and laughs to our family and friends. Gone to soon. Love you Uncle!
David Green
December 8, 2015
My Heart is sad on hearing on the loss of your love one, Danny brought joy to all that was around him. He will be missed, My prayers are with the family and Friends.
Brenda & Norman Cushinberry
December 7, 2015
To all my CO Family...
I'm still in shock... There are no words. I love you all and wish I could be there Friday to celebrate a life so well lived. You'll remain in my prayers as Danny will remain in my heart... forever... LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU ALL FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS.
Rosemry McNeal
December 7, 2015
From Rosemry McNeal and family, with deepest sympathy to Tanya and family, Tanya if you need anything I'm just a phone call away (719) 330-0086
Veronique and Vanessa Bryant
December 7, 2015
Lucinda and family,
Our hearts and prayers to you all on the loss of your lived one. Rest in peace, Danny Dorsey. Veronique and Vanessa Bryant, Kansas City, Missouri. And Security, Widefield family.
Veronique Bryant
December 7, 2015
Lucinda and family,
Our hearts and prayers to you all on the loss of your lived one. Rest in peace, Danny Dorsey. Veronique and Vanessa Bryant, Kansas City, Missouri. And Security, Widefield family.
Rosemry McNeal
December 7, 2015
I was so shocked when I seen your obituary in Sundays paper, I worked with you and Tanya for almost 16 yrs,at schlage lock , you burned umpteen movies for me.Such a nice and kind soul you will be so missed my heart and prayers go out to your family and Tanya ,Tanya I hope you are ok I feel so saddened.God bless the Dorsey family from Rosemry McNeal and family
Teddy Sanchez
December 6, 2015
Danny, I love working with U at Schlage lock I still remember going to the salmon run. U r in heaven your friend. Teddy
December 6, 2015
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You were more than just an employee number to me. I worked with your mother and still work with your wife. You were a happy go lucky guy who loved his family very much. Rest in peace Danny.
Mark Schultz
December 6, 2015
Danny, my brother. Where do I begin.... Thanks for being my friend and making me smile so many mornings at work and remaining a friend over the years. I will never forget you. To Tanya and kids, your husband and father was a special man. Rest in peace "Dirty"
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