Walter Dorsey Obituary

The memory of Walter Dorsey of Opelika, Alabama, who passed away on January 25, 2026 at the age of 98, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Thornton Dorsey and Dorothy Kate Cullars Dorsey; his wife Mary Ann Turner Dorsey; and his brother John Thornton Dorsey, Jr.. He is survived by: his children, Walter Cullars Dorsey, Jr. (Amy) of Opelika and Lou Thames Dorsey Hamlet (Dennis) of Opelika; his grandchildren, Mary Turner Barron Pigg (Tyler) of College Station, Dorsey Kate Barron of Opelika, John Thornton Barron (Alysa) of Opelika and Cole Richardson Dorsey (Amberli) of Auburn; his great grandchildren, John Ellis Pigg, Caroline Louise Pigg, Charlotte Jane Barron, Jack Hollis Barron and Bo Layne Dorsey; his niece Frances Waller Dorsey Burrows (John) of Halifax; and his cousin Dorothy Cullars Waugh of Canton, Georgia..

In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully requests memorial gifts to the BraveHeart Center for Place and Purpose through the Auburn University Foundation or your favorite charity.