Tyrone R. Dorsey

TYRONE RALPH DORSEY, son of Charles W. Sr. and Anna Dorsey, was born on August 6, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life suddenly on October 20, 2005 after a brief illness, in the arms of his youngest brother, and in the presence of his caring parents. Tyrone graduated from the Baltimore City Public School System. Thereafter, he joined Job Corps in hopes of becoming a journeyman electrician. He continued his education at the Fort Meade Electrical Center. This pursuit came to an abrupt end due to his illness. Tyrone attended services at The New Light Church: Ministry of St. Luke 4:18-19, Inc. The Bible says, "He who hath friends must show himself friendly". "Ty", as he is affectionately called at times, made numerous friends. He accepted you at face value, and trusted you with all he had. Tyrone enjoyed sitting on the front porch, listening to his music and greeting passersby. Music was a solace for his soul. You would never see Ty without a radio. Sometimes he would have the inner parts of the speaker in one hand and the battery compartment in the other; but he didn't care if it was broken or raggedy - he just wanted his music. He loved to sing with his favorite artists like Lionel Ritchie or Michael Jackson - creating his own pitch, moving with his own melody. Tyrone was an ardent dancer. His sister remembers him teaching her how to hand dance while watching him dance with his cousin, Patty. Tyrone took pleasure in traveling and being photographed. He adored his family and cherished his mother and father, never returning to bed without first telling his Mother, "I'm going on up." And asking his father "Is everythin' all alright?" His sister, Neftie, was his confidante - always sharing with her when he couldn't have his way with his parents. He held his nieces and nephews dear to his heart. Quiet, considerate, kind, loving, patient and sharing are attributes that describe Ty. Tyrone had a major interruption in his life as he was leaving his teenage years. This caused a mental illness that stayed with him until his death. When you read in the Bible, "For I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content," think of Tyrone. You never heard him complain or cry about "Why me God?" or get angry over his medical condition. Instead you saw a young man clapping, singing, dancing, laughing at jokes no one else could hear, or carrying on a lively conversation with people only he knew. Ty didn't want to be a bother to anybody. He never allowed life to get him down. He had an unstressed view of life and its circumstances. The world could learn how to have peace in trouble by studying Tyrone's life. A few days before Tyrone's death, while in the hospital, he started rejoicing. Witnesses say, "He clapped, and sang, and kicked his legs." He looked to his mother and said, "I'm getting happy!" Less than a week later he went home to be with the Lord, his final "going on up." He leaves to cherish memories of his peaceful life: his parents, Charles W. Sr. and Anna Dorsey; one sister, Antoinette M. Harrison; three brothers, John E. Banks of Virginia, Michael A. and Benedict A. Dorsey; one brother-in-law, James T. Harrison, and three sisters-in-law, Wendy and Charlene Dorsey, and Kay Banks; two special nephews, John E. Banks, Jr.. and James T. Harrison Jr. (Shorty); seven aunts, one uncle, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, a great-great nephew, and a host of cousins and friends.

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Tyrone R. Dorsey

August 6, 1953 - October 20, 2005