J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Dorr, Howard V.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Howard Vincent Dorr, Jr., 77, of Colonial Heights, took the hand of the Lord in Heaven on Friday, June 26, 2009. Born on January 11, 1932 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Howard Vincent Dorr, Sr. and Lucy Nasella Dorr. Howard was with the 38th Bomb Wing in Laon, France and was a crew chief on the first Precision Flying Team, Black Knights, while he served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by Safeway Stores as a warehouse manager for 32 years. Howard also owned Cyprus Lawn Service in Lady Lake, Florida and loved to play golf and fish. After his service in the U.S. Air Force, Howard met and married his bride of 48 years, Marita A. Dorr. Along with his wife, he is also survived by his daughters, Deborah Harbert and Dawn Kilby and her husband, Ken; a significant family friend, Greg Squires; grandchildren, Jessica and Meghan Harbert and their father, Jeff and Kendall, Gavin and Carter Kilby; sister, Catherine McDonald and her husband, Ed and a sister-in-law, Betty Jean Miller and her husband, Jack. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 2 to 6 pm. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the funeral home. Entombment with military honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Marita,

I know that sometimes we don't realise at the time but God really does have a plan!! Trust in the plan and find peace in the earthly memories !! May those memories bring you lots of smiles !!

Jeanne

Posted by: Jeanne Davis at June 29, 2009 01:44 PM

Dear Marita & Family,

As you grieve the loss of your best friend, please know that your grief is shared by all who know and love you. My hope is that your heart is encouraged knowing that we care and are here for you.

With deepest symphathy,

Jacquelin E. Wade

Posted by: Jacquelin E. Wade at June 29, 2009 01:32 PM

Rita and family, I was deeply saddened by the news of Bobs passing. He was such a joy to be around and I know how much all of you will miss him. I wish that we could come to the services tomorrow, but Mom does not travel well any more. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I love you cousin.
Love,
Beverly

Posted by: Beverly Mathis Ingram at June 28, 2009 11:10 PM

Dear Dorr family and Debbie,

I wish i could be there to hug you all!!! I know what a wonderful man he was and will be truly missed. But I am sure he is fishing right now and wishing he could cut the grass!!
Debbie just know you are in my heart today and always...love to all, Judy

Posted by: Judy Mitchell at June 28, 2009 01:42 PM

Marita,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss as well. You were such a comforting and gentle soul to me when we were in the Buffini training and my Mother was so desperately ill...hugs back to you.

Pam Williams
West End Office

Posted by: Pam Williams at June 27, 2009 06:47 PM

Dear Marita and Family,
We are so sorry for the sadness you are experiencing. Howard will be missed greatly. May happy memories of your time together be comforting to you.
With our sympathy,
Gail & Joe Blankenship

Posted by: Gail & Joe Blankenship at June 27, 2009 02:27 PM