Gene Dorris, 91, of Johnston City passed away Wednesday morning February 10, 2021 in Benton.
He was born March 20, 1929 in Marion, IL the son of Freeman & Verbal (Moake) Dorris.
Gene married Frances Elizabeth (Warren) and she preceded him in death.
Mr. Dorris was a retired cross-country truck driver. He was a member of the West City Church of God.
Mr. Dorris is survived by his companion, Thelma Norris, Benton, IL; grandson, Trevor; granddaughter Cody and his great-grandchildren. He is also survived by Thelma’s two daughters, son-in-law and two granddaughters.
Mr. Dorris was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son and brother.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 13th at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Harol Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in the Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be after 1:00 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home.
We ask everyone attending the services to be considerate of others and to practice social distancing. We are limited to 50 people in our building at a time, and masks are recommended.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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