Gary W. Dorris Sr.

Gary W. Dorris, Sr., 78, of Princeton, passed away at home on Sunday, September 13, 2026. He was born April 28, 1948 in Princeton to the late James William and Mary Katherine (Gales) Dorris. He was formerly an oilfield worker, mechanic and served in the U.S. Army, including Vietnam, and the National Guard, and worked at the Military Dept. of Indiana, as OMS 6 supervisor, for a total of 34 years of service. Living in Princeton most of his life; he was a life member of DAV and the VFW. Gary enjoyed working on vehicles, wood working and doing anything outdoors, and most of all loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren. Gary was loved and will be truly missed.

Gary is survived by his wife, Faye (McGowan) Dorris; children, James & Cindy Dorris, Tony Dorris, and Melissa & Ben Strickland; daughter-in-law, Kelly Hester; grandchildren, Patience & Tom  Pridgen, Elizabeth Hoffhaus, Jordan Dorris & Patty Brown, Jaci Dorris, Shelby (Delvin) and Travis (Samara) Sotak, Josh Duff & Lacey Comeaux, Dexter & Alex Wise, Michael Dorris, Ashley  Dorris, Allen & Brittney Dorris, Jamie Dorris, Kendra & Taylor Pritchett; great-grandchildren, Roman Dorris, Nirvana Wise, Zeplynn  Wise, Dexter Wise, Jr., Michael (M.J.) Dorris, Chloe Dorris, Karson Marion, Alexis Gardner, Draco Dorris, Brayden Meeks, Naomi Brackney, Athena Brachney, and Shawn Osborn; sister, Susan Owen; and his 4 legged baby, Princess. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, James William Dorris and Mary Katherine (Gales) West; sons, Gary Dorris, Jr., and Larry Dorris; grandson, Brendon Overturf-Hoffhaus; sister, Sharon E. Cross; brothers, James Wilcox and Thomas Pyle; sister-in-law, preceded by only 3 days, Treecia McGowan; and special friend and mother-in-law, Thelma Louise McGowan. 

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Mike Marsh officiating. Interment will follow at Columbia White Church Cemetery in Princeton. Military rites will be held at the cemetery. Visiting hour will be held from 11:00 AM until the service time on Friday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Colvin Funeral Home to aid with funeral expenses, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences can be given at Colvinfuneralhome.com where you can share a memory of Gary with the family. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dorris family.

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