POTEAU—Funeral services for William Louis Dorey, 96, of  Poteau are Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.

Interment will follow at the Oakland Cemetery in Poteau.

He passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 in Poteau. He was born Dec. 18, 1918 in Fort Smith, Ark. to Wilferd Sr. and Bertha (Woods) Dorey, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in World War II.

He was preceded in death by is wife, Wilma Lorene (Graves) Dorey; his parents; brothers, Thurman, Wilferd Jr. “Buster” and Herman; sisters, Ruth Fair, Louise Walker, Dorothy White; and sons, Donald and Bobby Joe.

Survivors include is children, William Edward Dorey, Wallace Dean Dorey and Wanda Jean Dorey; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Michele Dorey; brothers,  Leo, Bob, Rob and Harrell Dorey; sister, Wilma White; 11 Grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren.

Family visitation is Monday from 5 to 7 p.m.

You may leave an online message at evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com.

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