Clarence Dorsey

Clarence Dorsey

Alpha: October 14, 1931    Omega: February 7, 2023

Clarence Dorsey was born to the union of the late Hannibal and Easter Davis Dorsey on October 14, 1931 in Boutte, Louisiana. He married Barbara Austin on October 31, 1975.

Clarence may not have had a formal education, but God blessed Clarence to be a hard worker. No matter the truck he could drive it, and he did. He worked for many years as a dump truck driver and a trucker for the Teamsters Local Union 270. He worked alongside his brother Harry Dorsey with the Garbage Truck Business and he even worked for St. Charles Parish Department of Public Works driving trucks during his latter years. As a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church he served as an usher and also was a founding member of the Mt. Airy Memorial Park Cemetery. He was diligent at making sure the grounds were kept clean and the grass was meticulously mowed.

The Lord quietly called Clarence home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the tender age of 91. Clarence leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Barbara Austin Dorsey; his children: LaTasha Dorsey, Alvin Lyles, Jr. (Marcia), Anthony Dorsey (Verna), Greg Wilson (Roxanne), Terry Scott (Chris), John Wilson (Jeanette), and Ursula Ingram; two sisters: Geraldine Dorsey Hill and Margaret Dorsey; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, god children, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and the entire Mt. Airy Baptist Church family.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tami Dorsey; his son, Clarence Dorsey, Jr.; his parents; Easter Dorsey and Hannibal Dorsey; three brothers: Harry Dorsey, Lester Bailey, Sr. and George Dorsey; five sisters: Clemantine Boyd, Grace Dorsey Alexander, Alice Dorsey Evans, Estell Dorsey Irons, and Ruth Dorsey McKay; and his parents-in-law: Velma and Perkins Austin.

Relatives and friends of the family, Pastors, Officers and Members of Mt. Airy Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to a Celebration of Life at 10:00 am on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Mt. Airy Baptist Church, 13635 Old Spanish Trail, Boutte, LA 70039.  In accordance with the CDC guidelines for COVID-19 masks are required for all in attendance. Visitation 8:00am until time of service at the above-named church. Interment Mt. Airy Memorial Park Cemetery, Boutte, LA. Final Arrangement Entrusted to Patrick H. Sanders Funeral Home & Funeral Directors, Inc.  605 Main Street, LaPlace, LA 70068. For information 985-359-1919. “Providing Care & Comfort is Our Highest Mission.”