Hershel L. Dorminey

USN Petty Officer First Class (Ret) Hershel L. Dorminey, 59, of Valdosta, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at his home after a short illness.

He was born August 8, 1955, in Valdosta, son of the late Clifford and Martha Mitchell Dorminey. Hershel faithfully served our country in the United States Navy as a Marine Diesel Mechanic, retiring in March 1993 as Petty Officer First Class. During his Navy career, he served in Vietnam, Iran, the Gulf War, and also with special warfare groups. For his dedication he received two National Defense Medals.

He was a member of Swilley Hill Church of God, the D.A.V. and was active in St. John's Masonic Lodge, Valdosta, and Jackson Lodge 383, Wellford, SC. He enjoyed small engine repair and woodworking.

He is survived by a daughter, Tammy Annette Cryer and husband Jamie of Grand Island, NE; son, Christopher Steven Madden and wife Amanda of Greer, SC; daughter, Michelle Porter of Anderson, SC; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Larry Dorminey and wife Charlene of Valdosta; two sisters, Sharon Hughes and husband Richard of Valdosta, and Jackie Tribout and husband Dave of St. Charles, MO; six nieces; and three nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Morris E. Dorminey.

The Funeral Service for Mr. Dorminey will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2014, at the Chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home, with Rev. Raymond Gabbard officiating. Interment will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery with military honors and Masonic rites. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Condolences may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602