In Remembrance Of
Dorman Sallee
Dorman Dean Sallee, 86, of Smithville, MO went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2022.
He was born on December 13, 1935, to Kelley and Clara (Johnson) Sallee in Noble, Missouri. Dorman graduated from Ava High School. He was a sharpshooter for the Marine Corps for four years.
On April 16, 1960, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Loretta Bryan. After their marriage, they lived in Overland Park, KS where they made their home. After Marjorie passed away on May 19, 2012, Dorman moved to Smithville, MO to live with his daughter.
He was an active member of First Southern Baptist Church of Overland Park, Lenexa Baptist Church and later Kearney First Baptist Church. Dorman retired from General Motors after a life-long career. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking care of his yard and garden.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Sallee; his parents Kelley and Clara Sallee; his brother H.K. Sallee; and his daughter-in-law Faye Sallee.
Dorman is survived by his children Diane Poot, Richard Sallee and Wendy (Rich) Holland; grandchildren Jackie Poot, Brian Sallee, Valerie Garcia, Natalie Sallee, Lauren (Peyton) Bendure, Emily Holland, Jack Holland; great-granddaughter Maddie Sallee; brother Steve (Dianne) Sallee; sisters-in-law Mary Sallee, Virginia O’Neill; brother-in-law Merle Hofer; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 1:00-2:00 p.m. with Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday May 11th at the Kearney First Baptist Church, Kearney, Missouri
Burial: Paradise Cemetery, Smithville
Donations may be made to Kearney First Baptist Church.
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Richard Sallee
Thank you all for the kind thoughts and memories as I look back one year later. Dad worked on a lot of things while he was here, but what he worked on the most were the things that matter for eternity. He is absolutely enjoying being with the Lord and catching up with those that have been there for a while. His greatest concern here was that others would be ready too. Mom and Dad provided a great Christian home and raised us up in the church. That meant a lot of mowing on Saturday mornings and fixing windows and other repairs as needed. But it was through them and some great men and women teaching me that I came to know the Lord personally accepting Him and giving my.life to Christ. Their labor may be finished, but their work still continues to produce for the kingdom of God. Thank you all for sharing in Mom and Dad’s journey and God’s great work!
Mitch Haskins
Rest in peace my old classmate….thanks for taking care of a kid from Little Creek…you and H. K.always had my back.
Carol Rittenhouse
We will all miss Dorman’s great smile and positive attitude. His Homecoming Celebration is complete.
Donna Herd Hobbs
sorry for your loss
Bob & Geraldine Niblett
So sorry to hear about Dorman’s passing.. such a good friend to us… blessings sent to the family.. he was one of the good guys.
Catherine Mallernee
Dorman was a high school classmate and good friend.
Don and Beth Johnson
Always loved visiting with Dorman and his family. He was such an encouraging person with his thoughtfulness and wit. I worked 2 summers helping with the farm after Dorman and H K had left home, so got to know the family well. Had hoped to come to the funeral, but just moved to Plano, and have a conflict. I will miss Dorman, for a while, but will see him again someday. I love to get to know Richard.
Larry G Sallee
He is with the Lord.
Bobby & Brenda Ogle
Bro. Richard praying for you and your family and celebrate with you the home going of your Dad into the arms of Jesus. We love you, Bobby & Brenda
Sally Knight
Deepest sympathy goes to Dormans family for the loss of a great father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed by all.
Monty & Joyce Thompson
Our hearts go out to the family..was in the same Sunday school class.always ready
to help….In a much better place no pain…
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Pastor Steve Dighton
I love Dorman Sallee, he was kind, considerate, loving and faithful. He was the consummate churchman. He always came early for SS which gave me a chance to interact with him each week while he was at LBC. I had the privilege of doing the memorial service for Marg 10 years ago and then I lost the opportunity to connect. I was glad to learn he ended up at FBC Kearney. Love and prayers to Rich and Wendy Psalms 116:15, Pastor Steve
Cindy Hitchcock
Dear family,
I just saw from a friend on Facebook that Dorman had passed away. I was secretary at First Southern Baptist church and my husband Bucky, was pastor after Bill Pauling. We considered Dorman a friend. He would come and mow and drink coffee with his buddies at church. What a sweet, sweet man. Prayers for you all.
Cindy and Bucky Hitchcock