Henry Dorty, Jr.

Henry Dorty Jr. was born on November 14, 1991, to Debra Kaye Wells Dodd and the late Henry Dorty Sr. at Huey P. Long Hospital in Pineville, Louisiana. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Pineville, Louisiana.

Henry accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age by the late Rev. J.C. Humphrey at Philadelphia Baptist Church. He began singing in the Tots choir and expanded his singing with song and dance with the Youth Ministry. Mentored by his aunt, Sister Johnnie Mae Meeks, he learned to serve in any capacity that as needed with excellence. He served in the Brotherhood and Senior Choir, always happy to lead a solo when asked. He was a prayerful minister, ordained by Pastor Saundra King in 2012.

Henry was preceded in death by his father, Henry Dorty Sr., his brother Roy Terrence Wells, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dorty, Mr. John A. and Lizzie Wells, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Henry was a shining star throughout Central Louisiana, having attended Tom Thumb Day Care Center, Reed Ave Elementary, Tioga Jr. High and Tioga Senior High. He graduated in May 2010 where he was well known as a star football player and beloved teammate. His contagious laugh and joyful spirit charmed all around him, building friendships that he cherished until the end.

Henry developed his leadership skills at Popeyes, and he encouraged countless men and women during his 11-year tenure at Proctor and Gamble as a Supervisor. He further inspired others with his entrepreneurial spirit, as a founding partner of 1st Choice Lawn Service with his best friend, Joshua Bullock.

Henry leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Debra Wells Dodd, sisters Lizesther Hena Wells and Kaliste (Will) Hobbs, three children, Kaliha, Henry III, and Harmony Dorty, brothers, Darius (Jae) Spotsville, Zar'Than (Evelyn) Dorty, Henry Lee (Samia) Dorty , Demetrius (Brittany) Dorty, Brandon (Ashley) Roberts, Demetrius (Jen) Ivory, and Josh Ivory, a stepmother, Debra Dorty, 3 aunts, 4 uncles, and 80 nieces and nephews, 25 great-nieces and nephews, 3 baby mommas (Michel'le Dickerson, Jeleesia Scott, and Kenya Slaughter), a host of cousins, friends, and 3 pit bulls Ghost, Tank, and Red.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 12, 2021, at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church, in Alexandria, Louisiana. Public viewing and visitation will begin at 2 pm with services beginning at 3 pm.

Immediately following the services he will be taken to Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Alexandria, Louisiana, for final committal rights.

Please keep the family of Henry Dorty, Jr. in prayer.

Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"