John Robert Dorrough

January 29, 1956 – January 10, 2020

Services for John Robert Dorrough will be held Thursday, January 16, 2020 10:00 am graveside in Marlow Cemetery with the Rev. Mary Hutson officiating. In case of inclement weather, the services will be moved to Williams and Lord Funeral Home in Chapel in Ruleville, MS.

Mr. Dorrough, age 63, died on Friday, January 10, 2020 at University Medical Center in Jackson.

He was born on January 29, 1956 in Ruleville, to the late Charles Monroe and Dolores Exer Marlow Dorrough. He was a retired school teacher and retired sexton of Lehrton Cemetery. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Lee "Duff" Dorrough.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Beth Boykin Dorrough of Ruleville, MS; daughter, Blair (Trey) Crittenden of Batesville, MS; brother, Marlow (Allenda) Dorrough of Crestone, CO; nephew, John Charles Marlow Dorrough of Ruleville, MS; and two nieces; Audra Lee Dorrough of Cleveland, MS, and Melanie Dorrough of Lone Tree, CO.

Memorials may be made to St Jude Children's Hospital. Williams and Lord Funeral Home is in charge. Online guest book may be signed at www.williamsandlord.com