Michael Paul Dority, age 47 of Andersonville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. He was born and raised in Maine and always enjoyed going back to go camping, four wheeling and snowmobiling with his family and friends. He met his future wife, Melissa, there and followed her back to her home state, Tennessee, where they were married and raised their son, Stephen. Mike grew to love East Tennessee. He enjoyed hanging out with his buddies at the garage and working on his 1966 Cadillac, which he was so proud of. He loved having family and friends over for cook-outs and making his famous potato salad. Mike was also an animal lover, especially his kitties.
Preceded in death by his father, Cecil Paul Dority; grandmother, Marjorie Colbath; grandfather, Robert Colbath; cousin, Jennifer Colbath Conway.
Survivors:
Loving wife of 27 years: Melissa Dority
Mother: Patricia Dority
Son: Stephen Dority
Sister: Michele Hewitt and husband Dennis of E. Corinth, Maine
Special uncle: Steve Colbath
Mother in-law: Carol Snyder of Clinton, TN
Brother in-law: Rick Phillips of Clinton, TN
Father in-law: Frank Phillips and wife Judy of Solway, TN
Grandmother in-law: Mildred McCoy of Lake City, TN
The family will receive friends Sunday, October 12th from 5-7 PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow with Rev. Eddie McCoy officiating. Graveside service will be Monday, October 13th at 11:00 AM at Norris Memorial Gardens. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com