William J. “Duke” Dorton, age 65 of Flat Gap, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, Kentucky. He was born April 19, 1956, in Chapmanville, West Virginia to the late Curt and Myrtle Dorton.
Survived by one daughter, Jennifer Allen of Staffordsville, Kentucky, one son, William Bradley Dorton of Staffordsville, Kentucky, five brothers, Tiger Dorton, Boogie Dorton, Dud Dorton, Bobby Joe Dorton, Chief Dorton, one sister, Rose Dorton, nine grandchildren, Gauge Tackett, Christian Tackett, Alyssa Stafford, Bryce Tackett, Abby Allen, Kristen Gullett, Isabella Wiley, Bailey Dorton, Bradley Dorton, and one great granddaughter, Tavia Stafford.
In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Hayden Dorton, three brothers, Buddy Dorton, Bull Dorton, Mike Pum Dorton, and two sisters, Teresa Dorton, and Helen Dorton.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date by the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
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