IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Dorsey A.

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Duffey

Dec 15, 2016 — Dec 19, 2011

Obituary

Mr. Dorsey Arzie Duffey, 95, of Carrollton, GA died at his home on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011. He was born on Dec. 15, 1916 in Carroll County to the late Arzie B. Duffey and Lillie Chambers Duffey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Sara M. Duffey; sisters Reba Farmer and Billie Fletcher; brothers Joseph Duffey and Bill Duffey and son-in-law Jimmy Morrow. Survivors include his daughter Deanna Morrow of Carrollton; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Carol Duffey of Newnan, GA; grandchildren Lori and John Harris of Carrollton, Jon and Cheryl Morrow of Carrollton, Ellen Turner of Carrollton and Robin and Matt Street of Carrollton; Sam and Amy Duffey of Birmingham, AL, Michael and Cole Duffey of Newnan, GA. Great grandchildren include: Josh Harris, Dan Harris of Carrollton; William Morrow, Mary Morrow of Dalton, GA; Sara Ellen Turner, Sam Turner, Andrew Turner, Lily Turner of Carrollton; Joseph Street, Rachel Street of Carrollton and Livy Duffey of Birmingham. Additional survivors include sisters Betty Good of Cincinnati, Ohio; Avis Bridges of Atlanta, GA and brother James Duffey of Carrollton. Mr. Duffey was a man of great faith who left a legacy of generosity, humility and love toward his family, friends and community. He grew up on a farm in Jake, GA near Mt. Zion with his parents, four sisters and three brothers. He attended school in a two-room school house and worked on the farm to help support his family. Mr. Duffey was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church and a member of the Adult Friendship Sunday school class. He and his wife, Sara, were active members who devoted time and effort in supporting their church and those in need. As a business man in Carroll County for many years, he was known as man of integrity with a strong work ethic. He founded the Duffey Sausage Company in 1950 and later expanded to include Du-Gro Frozen Foods and the Boneless Beef Plant. After retirement, he opened the Front Porch Restaurant, a popular restaurant for more than 25 years and Duffey Foods, a favorite source for bar-b-cue and his famous Brunswick stew that is still distributed to suppliers throughout the state today. Community involvement and service to his country were also very important to Mr. Duffey. He served in the U.S. Marines during WWII and received an honorable discharge while stationed in California. He was a member of Lions Club for almost 60 years and a member of the Carrollton Chamber of Commerce. He also served in numerous leadership roles including the Carroll City/County Hospital Authority for nine years, the County Board of Education for nine years, Director of the Haralson Federal Savings and Loan, Union Methodist Camp Meeting Board and member and director of the Carrollton Booster Club. Mr. Duffey received numerous awards during his many years of service. He was named the "Man of the Year" for 1970 by the Carrollton Chamber of Commerce and the "Agri-Leader of the Year" by the Agri-Business Club, Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. He was also awarded the "Melvin Jones Fellow for Dedicated Humanitarian Services" by the Lions Club International Foundation and the "Lion of the Year Award," 1995-1996. Funeral Services will be conducted at the Carrollton First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Carroll Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary of the church on Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Community Foundation of West Georgia, 807 S. Park Street, Carrollton or the Youth Program of Carrollton First United Methodist Church, 206 Newnan Street, Carrollton. Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton in charge of arrangements.
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