William Dorsey Lemley, “Billy” “Dozer Bill,” passed away at home, on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer, with the love of his life by his side. He was born June 4, 1947, to Clark G. and Wilda Dorsey Lemley in Morgantown.
Billy is survived by his wife, Susan Snyder Lemley, whom he married Nov. 25, 1983, his daughters Denise Fox Patterson, of Canonsburg, Pa. and Lori Fox Cain and her husband Paul, of Taylorsville, Ky., and his mother Wilda Dorsey Lemley, of Waynesburg. He was a loving Pap to five grandchildren; Paige, Alex and Grace Patterson and Mackenzie and Matthew Cain. His sister, Mona Sue Phillips, and her husband Ron, of Mt. Morris, Pa., his nephew, Jeff Phillips, and his wife Lori, two great-nephews, Levi and Chase, and several cousins, whom he loved to call and tease on their birthdays, are also surviving.
Billy is preceded in death by his father, Clark G. Lemley, maternal grandparents Clarence and Gorgie Dorsey and William and Ona Pyles Lemley.
He was a graduate of Waynesburg High School class of 1965. He served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard, during which his tour of duty was on the USS Glacier, an icebreaker traveling to the North and South Poles. He retired from Federal #2 Mine, Wana, in 2010 after a 40 year career, of which 30 years were operating a dozer.
Billy loved football, especially Penn State football and held season tickets for 38 years. He also coached little league for the Mt. Morris Blackhawks. Billy was an avid golfer.
He was a member of American Legion Post 992, Mt. Morris, PA, where he served as former Post and Quota Commander. He was honored to participate in many military funerals. Billy was an active member of the Salvation Army and a past board member. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Billy was a dedicated member of Fairall United Methodist church, serving many positions within the church. He was also a member of the Church Quartet as long as his health permitted, and loved to sing. He was a dedicated servant of God and a lover of animals.
At this time due to the COVID-19 virus there will be no public visitation or services. Hopefully there will be a public visitation and service at a later date with the Rev. Jacob Judy officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Pa. Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., of Mt. Morris, have been entrusted with his arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Corner Cupboard Food Bank, 881 Rolling Meadows Road Waynesburg, PA 15370
