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Dr. Hugh Duncan Dorris Sr. of Asheville, NC, was born June 10, 1931 in Memphis Tennessee. He was the son of Madge Duncan Dorris and Hugh George Dorris. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 5, 2016, after a brief illness.
After graduating from Hayti High School in Hayti Missouri, he served in the US Air Force for 4 yrs. After his time in the service he returned to Memphis to attend Memphis State University. While at Memphis State he met his future wife Anne Catherine McIsaac.
Upon graduation from Memphis State he attended dental school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He then moved to Georgia to establish a private group practice of dentistry in Cobb County Ga for over 40 yrs. Four years ago, he and Anne moved to Asheville to be closer to family.
He had been an active member of Midway Presbyterian Church in Powder Springs Ga. prior to moving to Asheville, and was a member of Arden Presbyterian Church at the time of his death.
He is survived by Anne, his beloved wife of 58 years; his daughter Claire (John) Spencer of Madison MS; his son Duncan Jr. (Mary) Dorris of Asheville NC. He has seven grandchildren whom he loved greatly: Jack and Cameron Spencer; Duncan (III), Molly, Rebekah, James and Mack Dorris.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 9, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. in Arden Presbyterian Church.
Memorials can be made to Arden Presbyterian Church, Midway Presbyterian Church (Cemetery Fund), Samaritans Purse or charity of your choice.

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