Gerald W. Dorsey, 78, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:00 A.M., Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his residence.
Jerry had been owner and operator of Jerry's TV Repair in Springfield, IL.
He was born January 25, 1943 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Edgar "Pete" and Margaret (Fisher) Dorsey.
He married Mary Ellen Huite. He then married Shirley Jean Gates and she preceded him in death. He then married Sharon Fahrenbocker and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by his first wife, eleven children - Becky Burns of Indiana, Samuel Gates of Springfield, IL, Mike Dorsey of Riverton, IL, Lauana Wright and husband Brett of Du Quoin, Phineas "Tony" Gates and wife Gena of Divernon, IL, Eddie Dorsey of Springfield, IL, Jerry Dorsey of Du Quoin, Damon Dorsey and wife Romayne of Indiana, Debbie Bennett of Springfield, IL, Nancy Fahrenbocker-Duffey of Springfield, IL, and Sherry Fahrenbocker-Collins of Ohio, three siblings - Margie Dorsey-Lively of Du Quoin, Larry Dorsey of Sesser, and Bobby Dorsey and wife Sue of Springfield, IL, numerous
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, and one son - Brandon Gates of Springfield, IL.
There will be no public burial service held.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.