DORSEY, Roy ROY ADAMS DORSEY Roy Adams Dorsey, 89, died after a long illness at his residence on March 31, 2012. He was born in Atlanta May 17, 1922, the son of the late Cam D. and Minnie Adams Dorsey. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Janet Appleby Dorsey, and his brothers Rufus Dorsey, Sam Adams Dorsey, and Cam D. Dorsey, Jr. He is survived by Laleah S. Furniss and several nieces and nephews. The family is grateful to Walter Gates, Michael Hill, Bernestine Hodges, Shirlene Jones, and Betty Smith, who provided loving care for many years. Dorsey attended The Darlington School, Episcopal High School, the University of Virginia, and the University of Georgia. He served in World War II as a Military Intelligence Officer. He was founder and president of Dorsey-Alston Company (realtors) and worked there for his entire business career. He was an active participant in Atlanta civic endeavors including serving as president of Goodwill Industries and a trustee of the Piedmont Hospital Foundation. He and his wife maintained a continued and supportive interest in Episcopal High School where scholarships are awarded in their name each year. He was a member of Peachtree Golf Club, Capital City Club, and a past president of the Piedmont Driving Club. No services are planned. A memorial reception will be held at Peachtree Golf Club in the coming weeks. Those interested in making a donation may give to Episcopal High School for the Roy and Janet Dorsey Scholarship Fund, 1200 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302; Sixty Plus at Piedmont Hospital, 1968 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Georgia.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Apr. 3, 2012.