Lawrence "Pete" Edward Mcdorman Obituary (1934

Lawrence "Pete" Edward McDorman, 89, a resident of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. Mr. McDorman was born on February 13, 1934 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Winfield Leggett and Ollie Virginia Smith McDorman. He owned and operated McDorman's Grocery from 1958 until 1973 and later worked for Carr Brothers Excavating and Dry River Store. He enjoyed gardening, spending time in the woods and was an avid bear hunter. He also coached softball in the Rockingham County Recreation League. On October 19, 1954, he married Rosalie Mae McDorman who survives. Also surviving are his children, Ellen Gilkerson (Michael), Wayne McDorman (Laurie), Julie Miller (John), grandchildren, Scott McDorman (Beth), Ashleigh Shockey (Mike), Bryan Gilkerson (Mary), J.D. Miller (Cassie), Justin Miller, Jordan Miller; great grandchildren, Trinity Blackburn, Cherish McDorman, Kaylee Gilkerson, Nathaniel Gilkerson, Holden Miller; step grandson, Hunter Shockey; sister, June McDorman; and sister-in-law, Sandy McDorman. In addition to his parents, Mr. McDorman was preceded in death by his siblings, Charlotte Grimes, Glenna Simmons, Nancy Arey, Jean Howdyshell, Charles "Bud" McDorman, Edmond "Jim" McDorman, Linwood "Woody" McDorman, Carl "Bog" McDorman; and a step-great grandchild, Emma Holsinger. Pastor Stacy Meyerhoeffer will conduct a graveside service on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Rawley Springs Mennonite Cemetery. Those wishing may sign the register book from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at the funeral home. The casket will remain closed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church, 9148 Rawley Pike, Hinton, VA 22831 or Clover Hill Fire and Rescue, 2100 Clover Hill Road, Dayton, VA 22821. Online condolences be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.