Ronald “Ronnie” George Dorsett,77, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Florida, with his loving wife by his side.

Ronnie was born on February 27,1947, in Lawrence County(Bedford), Indiana, to the late George Washington and Lona(Taflinger) Dorsett.

Ronnie graduated from Mitchell High School in 1965. He retired from General Motors as a tool room welder. He was also part-owner of E&R Fabrication.

He met and married the love of his life, Brenda (Thralls) Dorsett on April 1, 1966. They created a loving and beautiful life together for over 58 years. Together Ronnie and Brenda raised their son, Mark, in Mitchell, Indiana.

Ronnie enjoyed golfing, racing, tractor and car restoration, fabrication, and farming. If you could dream it, Ronnie could build it. Ronnie loved and could fix anything with a motor, whether it would be a motorcycle, car, truck, or piece of equipment. Ronnie also built and raced sprint cars on the Outlaw Series in his earlier years. He was a member of the Bedford Boat and Sportsman’s Club, the VFW, and The American Legion.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Brenda, sister Kathy (John) Street, Brother-in-Law Eddie Thralls, nephews Chris (Casey) Street, Dustin Street, and Chad Thralls. Preceded in death by his son, Mark Dorsett, daughter, Kimberly Dorsett, parents George and Lona Dorsett, Brother-in-Law Alan Thralls, and Mother and Father-in-Law Charles and Barbara Thralls.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.