Michael H. Dorsett

Michael H. Dorsett, 58, Mooresville, died peacefully at home March 10, 2014. Mike was born in Morgan County on November 18, 1955, to the late Don and Doris (Lynch) Dorsett.

He graduated from Mooresville High School in 1974. Mike was a lifelong farmer in Madison Township, having worked for his own family, McCarty Farms and later Indy Family Farms. As a teenager he was on a cadet program with the Madison Township Fire Department that turned into career as a firefighter. Mike served on the Madison Township Fire Department, where he was chief for a period of time in the 1980’s. He then served 27 years with Perry Township, which became Indianapolis Fire Department, retiring in June 2012. Mike loved cheering on the Indianapolis Colts, was an avid NASCAR fan, but above all, he loved spending time with his family. His grandchildren were the highlight of his life.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie (Crothers) Dorsett; children, Mandy Dorsett, Donnie Dorsett, Cassie Colbert, Cooper Mitchell, and Carson Mitchell; sister, Phyllis Judge; grandchildren, Taylor, Waylon, Gage, Cash, and two on the way.

Friends and family will gather on Friday, March 14, 2014, 3 to 8 p.m., in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2014, in the funeral home. Rev. Terry Crist will officiate and burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.