James Dorman

James "Jim" A. Dorman, Jr., passed away on February 21, 2016 at the age of 85. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 26, 1930, the son of James and Esther (Wooton) Dorman. Jim was retired from the United States Navy, the State of Michigan and was a member of Society of Broadcast Engineers. He was influential in starting a broadcasting program in Ovid-Elsie area schools. Jim loved country music and had an extensive collection of vintage records.

He is survived by daughter, Christine Ann Des Ormeau of Fruitland Park, Florida, son, Charles James Dorman of Leesburg, Florida, grandson, Jason Charles Jennings of Leesburg, Florida, sister, Phyllis Acre of Elsie, Michigan, brother, Darrel (Marion) Dorman of Junction City, Oregon and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and the mother of his children, Doris Hinson.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the Houghton Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes, 232 E. Oak St., Ovid, with Dr. Donald Ferris-McCann officiating, burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to W.O.E.S.

The family was served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.