Dorsey Eugene Calicott

1928 - 2017

Dorsey Eugene Calicott obituary, 1928-2017, Chicago, IL

BORN

1928

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

East Funeral Home

2807 Moores Ln

Texarkana, Texas

Dorsey Calicott Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 15, 2017.

Dorsey Calicott, 88, of Chicago, IL passed away February 11, 2017 in Quincy, IL. Mr. Calicott was born May 23, 1928 in Foreman, AR; He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of Buchanan First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Calicott.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lori and John Kowalski; son, Jeff Calicott; grandchildren, Chris Kowalski, Rebecca and Jessie Moran, Cassandra Kowalski and fiancé, Brent Mordan; sisters, Vernita, Jordan and Vera; brother, Cecil Calicott; and he was loved by many nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2017 at East Memorial Chapel - Moores Lane. Entombment will be in Chapelwood Mausoleum under the direction of East Funeral Home - Moores Lane.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2017 at the funeral home.

Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.

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February 18, 2017

jim moore

am not sure if related but my mother's father was oscar calicott from foreman. you have our thoughts and prayers. May God bless. jim moore ashdown

February 15, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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