John Edwin Dortch

John Edwin Dortch, 62 of Bloomsdale, Missouri died Thursday as a result of an accident. John was a Viet Nam Veteran having served two tours of duty. He was preceded in death by his father, George Powell Dortch. Survivors include sons, John Dortch, Jr of Denver, CO and Corey Dortch of Park Hills, MO; daughters, Shannon Ritzki of Pennsyvania and Sheila Howard of Denver, CO; mother, Mary Lou May Dortch of Bloomsdale, MO; brother, Charles Dortch of Arnold, MO; sister, Brenda Dorrell of St. Peters, MO.; 14 grandchildren as well as neices, nephews, cousins and brother-in-law. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 10:00 A.M. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Joe Marsden officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. To sign the online register go to: www.heathfuneralhome.com