Funeral service for Mr. Robert “Bud” Louis Dorning, age 26, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 2, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Don Pearson and Alan Shedd officiating. Burial will follow in Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will begin at 11 AM until time of service on Friday at Higgins.
Robert was born on October 23, 1992 in Lincoln County, TN to Jeff Dorning and Robin Ridge Campbell. He was a 2011 graduate of Lincoln County High School and served in the United States Army National Guard for 6 years. He was the owner of Dorning & Sons, LLC trucking company. Robert passed away on July 30, 2019 at his residence.
Survivors include his parents, Jeff and wife Shirley Dorning of Fayetteville, TN and Robin and husband Ray Campbell of Huntsville, AL; brother, Jeffery Dorning, Jr. of Hazel Green, AL; sisters, Shay (Will) Sullivan of Huntland, TN and Cassie Disheroon of Fayetteville, TN; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Karen Dorning of Fayetteville, TN; maternal grandparents, Robert and Wanda Ridge of Hazel Green, AL, and nephew, Waylon Sullivan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lincoln County Tribute Chair, Cary B. Sullivan, PO Box 470 Fayetteville, TN 37334. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Robert Louis Dorning.
19 Comments To "Robert Louis Dorning"
#1 Comment By Judy Strope On July 31, 2019 @ 8:13 pm
Shirley and Jeff, I am saddened to hear of Robert’s passing. He was a good kid and I certainly enjoyed talking to him during my working days. Prayers for all his family during this time. Love you Shirley!
#2 Comment By Tangela warren On July 31, 2019 @ 8:35 pm
Thoughts and Prayers for all of you .May God give you strength and peace ❤?
#3 Comment By Dionna Savage On July 31, 2019 @ 8:53 pm
This truly breaks my heart. we went to school together. gone too soon. praters for family and friends and may God comfort you during this time.
#4 Comment By Christy Martin On July 31, 2019 @ 9:04 pm
Robin…thinking and praying for you. You’re a good mama.
#5 Comment By Fay Dempsey On July 31, 2019 @ 9:31 pm
I’m Kay Royster sister I knew him as a baby when she kept him . Y’all are in my prayers may God give y’all peace an comfort . Fay Dempsey.
#6 Comment By Joe and Gay Parsley On July 31, 2019 @ 9:44 pm
To all the Dorning family, I send my Condolence. Prayers for comfort during such a very difficult time.
#7 Comment By Brenda Burns On August 1, 2019 @ 12:27 am
Jeff,Jeffrey Shirley,Shay,Cassie,,Waylon Jerry and Karen and Family .We are so sorry to hear of Roberts passing.Such a nice young man and he has gained his wings .May God wrap his arms around each of you and Bless you and hold you tight during this most difficult time .We are here for you .Brenda and Joe Burns
#8 Comment By Carol Cooper On August 1, 2019 @ 1:23 am
We are so sorry to hear of Robert’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bring you comfort at this sad time. Love, Jim and Carol Cooper
#9 Comment By Diane Knowles On August 1, 2019 @ 2:37 am
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Robert. God bless and comfort you all during this difficult time.
Phillip and Diane Knowles
#10 Comment By Tammy Grider Godwin On August 1, 2019 @ 2:39 am
Robin I am so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for your family.
#11 Comment By nancy whitfield On August 1, 2019 @ 11:22 am
May God give you strength and peace during your time of grief.
#12 Comment By Cindy Sheffer On August 1, 2019 @ 2:31 pm
Robin and Jeff I am so very sorry to hear of Robert passing. This just breaks my heart. The entire family are in my prayers.
#13 Comment By JANET and Bob LINDSAY On August 1, 2019 @ 3:18 pm
The Dorning family has our sincere sympathy. We do have an idea of what you are facing as we came close to losing one of our loved grandchildren a couple of years ago. You all will be in our prayers. Only God knows why the good die young!
#14 Comment By Zack Schrimsher On August 1, 2019 @ 4:23 pm
My prayers go out to all the family and friends of Robert. I only knew him a short time while we was working together in shipping at mitchell plastics. So sad to hear this.. he was a hard working, funny, and caring guy!
#15 Comment By Teresa Stamper On August 1, 2019 @ 5:53 pm
Robin, my heart is breaking for you and your family. Just know you were the BEST Mama anyone could have! I have always enjoyed your talks about you and your kids growing up. Take care. Love you. You and your family will be in my prayers.
#16 Comment By Debbie Gentry Miahnahri On August 1, 2019 @ 10:06 pm
Dorning Family, So sorry to hear of Roberts passing. Too young. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you your family.
#17 Comment By Debbie Gentry Miahnahri On August 1, 2019 @ 10:07 pm
Dorning Family, So sorry to hear of Roberts passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you your family. Robert was a sweet young man.
#18 Comment By Paul and Kathy (Blalack) Dengler On August 2, 2019 @ 12:49 pm
Jeff and Shirley – We grieve with you in the passing of your dear son Robert. We are keeping you in prayer and asking God to comfort your family during this time of deep loss. May the love of family and friends give you strength during this difficult time.
#19 Comment By Melissa S Vickery On August 3, 2019 @ 1:23 pm
Jeff and Shirley,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. May God bless you with comfort, strength and peace in the difficult days ahead.