Everett Dorriety Obituary

Age - 73

October 7, 2023

Laurel Hill, FL

Everett Laslie Dorriety Jr. 73, of Laurel Hill, Florida passed away on October 2, 2023, unexpectedly at home. Everett was born on July 29, 1950, in Troy, Alabama to Everette Laslie Dorriety Sr. and Susie Chavis Dorriety. He moved to Okaloosa County earlier this year from Polk County, Florida and has been a resident ever since. After retiring as a machinist at Environ he worked as a convenience store manager, he really enjoyed talking with everyone each day. He loved to be outside planting flowers and doing yard work. Everett was a member of Oakhill Baptist Church and will be missed by all. Everett is preceded in death by his parents, Everette and Susie Dorriety, his daughter, Tina Gavin, his brother, David Dorriety and his granddaughter, McKenzie Taylor. Everett is survived by his wife of fifty three years, Alice Dorriety, his daughters, Lisa (William) Taylor and Deanna (Jerry) Bentley, his brothers, Johnny Ray (Debbie) Dorriety, Richard (Sherry) Dorriety, his sisters, Gail (John) Cotton, Linda (Robert) Schiable and Ann Lee, ten grandchildren, Brandi (Jay), Tiffani (Mike), Joshua (Emma), Brett (Elisabeth), Garth, Shawna (Andrew), Tina (Austin), Mary, Austin and McKenzie, his eleven great grandchildren, Elena, Kaylie, Aubree, Macie, Tye, Melisa, Sadie, Bailee, Averee, Harlee and Weslee and his beloved dog, Sam. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, beginning at 2:00 p. m. at First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill with Mitchell Johns officiating. You can share memories and offer condolences at http://www. brackneyfuneralservice. com

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