Jack Dorris – Benton

Jack F. Dorris went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2018, surrounded by his much loved family. He was born on October 8, 1932. He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Rena, sons, Ron (Anne) and Brad (Kathy); one daughter, Renee; seven grandchildren; one brother, Charles (Tomoko); several brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nephews and nieces.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Charlie and Hallie, sister, Maxine; brothers, Bob and Gerald; father and mother-in-law, Joe and Mildred Martoglio; and others who were much loved.

He served in the military and was an army veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired minister and FedEx employee.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St, Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held at the Pate Funeral Home on Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Funeral services will at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Reverend Rick Fowler officiating. Burial will follow services at Masonic and Odd Fellow Cemetery in Benton, IL. Military rites will be performed by the Benton American Legion Post 280, VFW Post 2671 and the National Guard Honors Team.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of God World Missions Project #790-1092.

To view the obituary or to express condolences online, visit www.patefh.com

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