Rev. Dr. Oliver Dorsey Obituary in Atlanta at Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Rev. Dr. Oliver Dorsey

Rev. Dr. Oliver Dorsey, age 81, of Decatur, GA died on January 14, 2023. Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday January 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Greenforest Community Baptist Church, 3250 Rainbow Dr, Decatur, GA 30034, Dr. Pennon Lockhart, Pastor; Rev. Joseph Howard, Eulogy. Interment will follow at Kennedy Memorial Gardens. Viewing Friday January 20, 2023 from 2-6 PM at Willie A. Watkins Lithonia Chapel.

Pastor Dorsey and his family were sent out to shepherd the flock at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Mt. Airy, Georgia where God used him as a vessel for over three decades.

Final arrangements entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home. 770-836-0044.

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Andrea Lopez sent Rays of Light Spray for Rev. Dr. Oliver Dorsey - January 20, 2023

Our deepest condolences on the homegoing of Reverend, Doctor Oliver Dorsey. If knowing Omar is to know but a portion of the man you have been, Amen, Sir. May you rest in glory. James and Andrea Lopez

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Odessa Hancock sent The Loving Light Dishgarden for Rev. Dr. Oliver Dorsey - January 19, 2023

To the Dorsey Family: We love you, and we extend our sincere condolences.
Judge Michael and Odessa Hancock

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Praying for peace and strenght you and your family. Ps 91:1-2. Rev. Dorsey was the kindest man. He will be missed by many.

Praying for peace and strength you and your family. Ps 91:1-2 Rev. Dorsey was the kindest man and will missed by many.

First Lady Dorsey - prayers of comfort for you and your family in the passing of Rev Dr Dorsey. He wholeheartedly loved his Ebenezer church family and I enjoyed playing for him whenever the opportunity was presented. God's blessings..... Emmett and Mae Brown-Orr

May God continue to strengthen the Dorsey family. Be encourage, God is faithful my prayers are with you all.
Carrie Figgins

Our prayers are with the family of Dr. Dorsey his wisdom gave us light with joy

Condolences to the Dorsey family, praying that God will continue to strengthen you all 🙏.

Sister Dorsey,
Our thoughts, love, & prayers extend to you all during this difficult journey!
Sincerely, Kasey & Natasha McEntire & Family

Sending prayers of comfort and condolences to the family
-Kimberly Bryant

Sister Dorsey and family Maudriella and I were sadden to hear of Rev. Dorsey passing. I will always remember the kindness he showed our family when we first came to Greenforest. May God continue to bless and keep you and the family doing your lost. I know that Rev. is sing and enjoying his new home. To God be the Glory. John and Maudriella Mason

Our Prayers and Condolences to our cousin Latisha Dorsey...Mrs Dorsey and family..we Love YOU. Yolonda and Dixie

Our prayers and condolences to the the family. May God bless and keep you. Rev. Alfred (Sharon) Hampton Jr.

My condolences to the family on behalf of my brother,, Deacon James Willis Griffin. May God comfort you in your time of loss of such a great person. Rest in Heavenly peace Rev Dorsey❤🙏🙏

Family you are in my prayers.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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