of Paris, AR
November 4, 1935 - May 22, 2017
Selmer ''Sam'' Dorrough, 81, a resident of Paris passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 in Bentonville.
He was born November 4, 1935, to the late Buford and Ollie (Scrivner) Dorrough. Sam was a member of the First Baptist Church in Paris. In his spare time he enjoyed playing in the men's softball league and hunting. In addition to his parents, Sam is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Juila Ann (Hill) Dorrough, a sister, Gail Williams and seven brothers, B.C., Clifford, Bill, Gerald, Elmer, Raymond and Donald Dorrough.
Survivors include a son, Sammy Dorrough and his wife, Roberta of Ozark; a daughter, Vicky August and her husband, Jeff of Bella Vista; four grandchildren, Alan Frederick of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rodney Frederick of Bentonville and Eliott and Ethan Dorrough, both of Ozark; three sisters, Laverne Patterson of Barling, Sue Pederson of Paris and Ann McCartney of Ratcliff; two brothers, Lindell Dorrough of County Line and Albert ''Shorty'' Dorrough of Schenectady, New York.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Paris with Rev. Harlin Brewton officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Alan Frederick, Rodney Frederick, Eliott Dorrough, Ethan Dorrough, Shaun Frederick and Mike Moffett. Lindell and Albert ''Shorty'' Dorrough will serve as honorary pallbearers.
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9 Condolence(s)
Cheryl T. VanLandingham
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Vicki and Sammy,
sorry for the loss of Sam, have so many memories of your family and mine going to men's softball games to eating at each others house's. He will be missed. thoughts and prayers
James and Cheryl VanLandingham
Kim Berry
Friday, May 26, 2017
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He was a great man.
Kim (Beshoner) Berry
Don and Cindy Hingle
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
We send our deepest sympathy and pray that you and your family may find comfort knowing the tremendous love that your father had for each and every one of you.
Don and Cindy Hingle
Monty Pratt Lowery
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
He was a sweetie. I know you will miss him so much but now his mind and body have been renewed, he is walking on streets of gold having a great time. He would not come back if he could. Love you guys.
Jerry and Sandy August
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in your memories and knowing you did everything you possibly could for your Daddy.
Mickey (Parker) Oates
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Dear Family:
So sorry for your loss. May you treasure your memories.
Mickey & Rob Oates
Jake and Becky (Ford) Kremer
Monday, May 22, 2017
Such wonderful neighbors!! Loved Sam and Julia.
Detta (Lovelace) Nelson and Ron Nelson, Barbara Lovelace
Monday, May 22, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, so sorry for your loss.
Peggy Lovan Rockenhaus
Monday, May 22, 2017
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort each of you.