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On June 9, 2025, Willie E. Dortch, Jr. passed away at age 93. He was the beloved husband of the late Nora Belle Dortch; devoted father of Gail Dortch, Denise Smith, Christina Dortch, and the late Gary Dortch and David Barkley; dear grandfather of Shannon Smith, DJ Barkley, Travis Barkley, Kerri Dortch-Watkins, Brian Dortch, Angie Dortch, and the late JD Barkley; loving great- grandfather of Brandi Dortch, Gage Barkley, John Barkley Jr, Ian Dortch, Kristen Dortch, Edward Watkins and Abigail Watkins.
Friends may visit Gonce Funeral Service P.A., 4001 Ritchie Highway, on Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Service on Monday at 11am. Mr. Dortch will be laid to rest alongside his wife in Glen Haven Memorial Park.
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