85 year old John E. Dorton of Smithville died Wednesday at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a World War II veteran having served in the 6th Armored Division of Patton’s 3rd Army. He was also a retired foreman at Genesco. A graveside service will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Nickell Memorial Park Cemetery in Centerville. Dan Gulley will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Marie Luther Dorton. He is survived by daughters, Kay Dorton of Nashville; Ann and her husband Frank Hayes of Grass Valley, California; and Tina Denise Dorton of Smithville. Five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and sisters, Mary W. Duncan of Camden and Jean Larkins of Burns, Tennessee. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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