Howard Wesley Dorsey Jr.

LIFE STORY OF HOWARD WESLEY DORSEY, JR. A TIME TO BE BORN: Howard Wesley Dorsey, Sr. and Josephine Juanita Rosetta Higgins joyfully welcomed Howard Wesley Dorsey, Jr. into this world on Monday, April 13, 1953, in Havre De Grace, MD. Howard was affectionately called (Bucky) by his family and friends. A TIME TO DIE: Howard peacefully transitioned into the arms of GOD on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Crescent Cities Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Riverdale, MD. A TIME TO LOVE: Family was very important to Howard. His children and grandchildren were GOD’S greatest gifts to him, his love for them was unconditional. He made time to make priceless memories with them. Howard had a unique bond with his nieces and nephews, and they could get away with just about anything. Howard was a loving and caring man who would do anything to help anyone. Howard never met a person with whom he could not spark a conversation. A TIME TO BUILD: Howard graduated from Bel Air High School in Bel Air, MD. He was employed at Trans Global Designs in Newark, DE, Auctioning Business in NJ, Crumpton Sale in Crumpton MD, Eastman Specialty Corporation and Dixon Valve in Chestertown, MD. In 1995 Howard gave his life to Christ and joined MT. OLIVE A.M.E CHURCH in WORTON, MD under the divine leadership of Elder Cordell E. Hunter with whom he had a special bond. It was there that Howard served as an Usher, Steward and Trustee. Having a personal relationship with God was important to Howard. He loved to study the word of God; his favorite scriptures were John 3:16 and Matthew 11:28-30. When Donna and Dawn were young, he would make them recite scriptures and attend church because he knew that no matter where life may lead them, they would have to have their own personal relationship with God. HOWARD also loved to sing to the glory of God. He sang with the Celestial Choir and the Mighty Men Choir at Mt. Olive. “JESUS BE A FENCE” was his favorite song. A TIME TO LAUGH: Howard enjoyed having fun, telling stories, playing and being around family and friends. He loved to dress and loved when he was told that he was looking good. Bowling was one of his hobbies and going to the auction was something he really enjoyed. Playing with his grandchildren and being with his children was his happy place. Howard had a way with all the children he met. A TIME TO MOURN: Howard was preceded in death by his Mother, Josephine Juanita Rosetta Higgins, Father, Howard Wesley Dorsey, Sr., three Brothers, Clark Hawkins, Anthony Washington and James Walker, Jr. and one Sister, Teresa J. Dorsey. To cherish his loving memory, he leaves: his children, Donna Jackson (husband Ki-Tray) of Worton, MD, Dawn Banks of Baltimore, MD, Starr Livingston (husband Thane) of Spartanburg, SC, Tracy Lipscombe of Baltimore, MD, Leron Scott of Owings Mills, MD and Anthony Scott of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Brandon, Aaliyah, Maikhi, Asia, Love, Taraji, Taji, Ki-Tray, De’Airris, De’Airra, Michael, Mikel, Leshon, Norell, Ty’Nel, Stacy, Jasmine and Ladaisha; siblings, Selffanza (Shane) Dorsey, Odessera Hawkins, Robert Green, Catherine Harris, Doreen Washington and Triena Washington; one aunt whom he was close to, Betty Scott; close friends, Gary Sorrell, Sheldon Dorsey and Jerome McKinney who often visited him during his illness and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Howard Wesley Dorsey Jr.

April 13, 1953 - October 2, 2023