Howard Francis Dorsey, Jr., 78, of Annapolis, MD., formerly of California, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 5, 2012. Born on October 11, 1933 in Baltimore, MD., he was the son of the late Helen Eleanor Fischer Dorsey, and Howard Francis Dorsey, Sr.

Howard was the loving husband of Alexis Marinoff Dorsey whom he married on November 22, 1975 in Alexandria, VA.

Mr. Dorsey is survived by his children: Eileen E. Bildman (Steven) of Hollywood, MD, Anita N. Sullivan of La Plata, MD, Howard F. Dorsey, III (Toni) of California, MD., and David A. Dorsey of Annapolis, MD. Mr. Dorsey is also survived by his 7 grandchildren: Colleen M. Clarke, Richard F. Aud, April N. Ryan, James C. Morgan, Kayla A. Dorsey, and Rachael E. Dorsey and siblings: Harold F. Dorsey (Diane) of Huddleston, VA., and Stephen M. Dorsey (Joyce) of Pasadena, MD.

Howard is preceded in death by his grandson Kevin M. Clarke.

Mr. Dorsey graduated from Calvert Hall High School in Baltimore, MD in 1952 and attended Loyola College in Baltimore, MD. Howard resided in St. Mary's County from 1970- 1986. Howard career began at Howards Auto Service, Baltimore, MD (Family owned business until 1969, when he joined the Maryland Natural Resources Police from 1969-1996 retiring with rank of Sgt.

He was a member of the U.S Army Reserve 464th Transport Command based in Annapolis, MD and he was a member of the pistol team where he completed in Nationals at Camp Perry in 1969 and won small arms competition. Howard was a member of the Elks and Moose Lodge in St. Mary's County, MD.

Howard volunteered for 17 years acquiring over 3,500 hours with Auxiliary of Anne Arundel Medical Center, he also enjoyed square dancing with Crabtown Squares, Campfire Squares, Spinning Windmills, and previously Pax Hoedowners, and he enjoyed camping, model boat building, home improvement Projects, Pistol Competitions, and boating.

The family will receive friends on Monday, September 10, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 PM with prayers at 7:00 PM in St. John Neumann Catholic Church,620 Westbestgate Road Annapolis, MD 21401 Annapolis, MD with Father Tizio officiating, and Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Mattingly officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Howard F. Dorsey, III, David A. Dorsey, and Richard F. Aud, Harold F. Dorsey, Stephen Dorsey, Sr., and Stephen Dorsey, Jr.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Auxiliary of Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.