Fred Ray Dorsey (January 19, 1930[2] – October 26, 2017) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member[2] for the 42nd district of the North Carolina House of Representatives.[3]
Fred Ray Dorsey | |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
In office ???–1979 | |
Succeeded by | Ralph William Ledford |
Personal details | |
Born | Buncombe County, North Carolina, U.S. | January 19, 1930
Died | October 26, 2017 | (aged 87)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Suzanne Carmichael[1] |
Children | 2[1] |
Life and career
editDorsey was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina, the son of Jessie Hensley and Fredrick Dorsey. He was president of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.[1]
Dorsey served three terms[1] for the 42nd district of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He served until 1979,[3] when he was succeeded by Ralph William Ledford.[4] He was a soldier.[5]
Dorsey died in October 2017, at the age of 87.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Frederick Ray "Fred" Dorsey, 87". Hendersonville Lightning. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ a b North Carolina Manual, North Carolina Secretary of State, 1977, p. 393
- ^ a b "North Carolina House of Representatives 1977-1978". NC Home. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ "North Carolina House of Representatives 1979-1980". NC Home. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ "Outdoor Viewpoint: Rep. Fred Dorsey Comments On Western North Carolina Wildlife". Asheville Citizen-Times. Asheville, North Carolina. February 12, 1976. p. 28. Retrieved November 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.