Randolph H. Dorsey

Randolph H. Dorsey, son of the late Winfield S. and Ethel E. Dorsey of Sparks, Maryland, was born on January 6, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on September 12, 2002 after a lengthy illness.He received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System. At the age of twenty-four, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served for over six years and received an Honorable Discharge on October 18, 1957. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Upon completion of his military duty, he worked as an exemplary employee of Glazer Bakery until his resignation. Thereafter, he was employed by Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point, Maryland. He retired from Bethlehem Steel after thirty-five years of faithful service. In addition, he was a member of the SteelWorkers Union of Maryland, Local 1054.He married the late Marguerite Banks on May 8, 1956. Their marriage lasted until her death in 1973. Thereafter, he married the late Christine Drakeford on April 10, 1976. He remained with her until her death in 2996. No children were born from either union.“Pops” and “Pophead,” as his nieces and nephews who he treated as his own children affectionately knew him, enjoyed life. He was free-spirited and very charitable. Uncle Randolph’s pastime was spent playing a friendly game of cards, dancing, fishing, and socializing with friends of getting acquainted with strangers. Although Randolph’s illness would enter critical stages, he was determined to continue helping his fellow man. Many times, Randolph would take walks for solitude and peace. Randolph was very giving of his time, words of wisdom, life experiences, and his resources. When you had Randolph as a friend, you had a friend who would be true to the end. “Pops” spent his last few months in the care of his niece and her husband, James T. and Antoinette Harrison, Jr. and their children. He treasured his time spent with his family. He leaves to cherish his memory: three brothers, Winfield Jr., Charles and Harry of New Jersey; two sisters, Maybel Duvall and Idella; two sisters-in-law, Anna Dorsey and Dorothy Dorsey of New Jersey; nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

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Randolph H. Dorsey

January 6, 1927 - December 12, 2002