James Melford Dorton Obituary
The memory of James Melford Dorton (Columbus, Ohio), who passed away on November 20, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Milford Dorton and Mary Waide; his son Anthony Dorton (Yvettes); and his granddaughter Kayle Cherry. He is survived by: his wife Sandra Dorton; his children, Vanessa Jones, Alesia Davis (Larry), Veronica Smith (Archie), Alexis Walker, Alyse Dorton (Connor McMahon), Vance Dorton and Ian Cunningham (Nyree); his sister Beverly Walker; his nephew Dennis Walker (Patty); his brother-in-law Beasley Cunningham; his niece Jasmin Cunningham; and his daughter-in-law Marquetta Cunningham.
