William "Cecil" Dortch's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2025 in Portsmouth, Virginia

William "Cecil" Dortch

June 3, 1946 - June 9, 2025 (79 years old)

Portsmouth, Virginia

William "Cecil" Dortch's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2025 in Portsmouth, Virginia

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Sturtevant Funeral Home Inc

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William "Cecil" Dortch

June 3, 1946 - June 9, 2025 (79 years old)

Portsmouth, Virginia

William Dortch Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 9, 2025 we had to say goodbye to William Dortch (Portsmouth, Virginia). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Dortch or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Dortch and Hazel Dortch; and his siblings, Sylvia Dortch, Nancy Gitt, Cathy Murden and Robert Dortch.

He is survived by: his wife Rhonda Dortch; his children, Beverly L. Dortch and Joan; his siblings, Diane Smith and Harry Dortch; his grandchildren, Brandon Copeland, Kristin Copeland, Taylor Copeland, Daray Dortch, Adron Dortch, Thomas White, Eli Claybaugh, Alexis Dortch, Sophia Dortch and William Dortch Jr.; his great grandchildren, Ciara Copeland, McKenna Luna, Jayce James, Jaylin Crowe and Paisley Copeland; and his pet Bailey. He is also survived by extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pinecrest Baptist Church (209 Felton Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701). A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, June 16th 2025 at the Olive Branch Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sturtevant Funeral Home Inc



Mon

June 16

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pinecrest Baptist Church
209 Felton Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Mon

June 16

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Pinecrest Baptist Church
209 Felton Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Mon

June 16

Burial

Olive Branch Cemetery

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