Joseph Dorton Obituary

Only recently did we find out about Buddy's passing. Oh, how we have such fond memories from Wrightsville Beach, esp at the Pepper Mill Restaurant. May you rest in peace dear friend.

We only recently heard of Buddy's passing. We will always have fond memories of Buddy from Wrightsville Beach, esp from working with him at the Pepper Mill Restaurant in the 1980's. May he rest in peace

Sorry to hear of Buddy' passing. Met @ Galloway Dorm in 1975 and surfed several times with Buddy. He loved his 'fish'--- if I remember correctly a red Gordon&Smith model he loved. Good dude he was~ The picture is similar to what I remember Buddy rode that year.

To all the Dorton Family. I just found out today about Buddy's untimely death. My heart breaks and I will keep you in my prayers. What a great loss!

surf,sun,Litchfield beach,What memories.You were one of a kind My prayers for all of the family.GOD BLESSED ME WITH KNOWING BUDDY.

Many people gathered yesterday to "celebrate the life" of Buddy Dorton . I was honored to speak to my dear friend ,brother,his family and many friends . I love you and will miss your smile and laughter Buddy !!!

Buddy may God be with you. Another fallen brother and you will not be forgotten.
YITB

My sympathies to the Dorton family on the loss of Buddy. Buddy and I worked together as lifguards at Wrightsville in the late 70's. Great memories of guarding, surfin, and hanging out at the beach!!! You will be missed, Buddy.

Buddy was a great friend and I will miss him very much.UNCW TKE #136

I was friends with Buddy since meeting him at the TKE house in Wilmington N.C.My brother Ken Lilly introduced us and I had many years of being Blessed by calling him my friend.Buddy is one of the people you meet in life that just make you love life!I am so sorry to hear of his passing ,it breaks my heart but am so thankful to have called him my friend .Buddy you will be forever in my heart.

I met Buddy when he was TKE at UNC-W and have enjoyed his friendship since. I am certain that his passing leaves a huge hole in many hearts. He will be missed at the annual TKE reunions, but never forgotten. Condolences to all his family and Rest In Peace "Hot B."

I met Buddy when he was a TKE at UNC-W, and we have been friends for years. I feel certain this untimely passing leaves a hole in all our hearts. He will be missed at our annual reunion and he will not be forgotten.

In memory of my classmate/friend, Buddy. My deepest sympathy is extended to his family.

My heart is broken yet again. God bless the family.

Our deepest sympathies to the Dorton family for the loss of their son and brother, Buddy.

To all the Dortons - my heartfelt condolences. It is still hard for me to believe that I am actually reading an obituary for Buddy - I wish I had been able to tell him goodbye. It seems like yesterday that he and Doug made that long trek from Lake Forest to Carrboro all those years ago. I will remember his little Pinto and him riding around with the lawnmower in the back so he could mow lawns for Mel Rashkis. I will also remember the letters that he sent me in 9th/10th grade from Litchfield that one summer and will think of him everytime I hear "our song - See you in September!" He made me laugh and I will miss that. He had a very special place in my heart and always will. Love, Joni

My deepest sympathies to the Dortons. A very great loss. I will miss him so much.

Remembering summers at Litchfield Beach during the early 70's. Buddy was the best looking surfer boy on the beach. He was the first one up in the morning to set up his family's yellow umbrella and to check out the waves. Remembering nights of touch football, fireworks, ping pong matches and sitting by the pool. He was a great big brother as he always let his little brother hang out too. He loved all types of music from Rock and Roll to Judy Garland's Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Buddy was a once a friend always a friend kind of guy with a great sense of humor and a huge heart. I will miss you Buddy Dorton! Prayers to Buddy's family and friends.

I am sadend by the loss of a dear friend.

deepest sympathies to the entire Dorton family. I never knew Buddy, but have heard my mother tell stories of baby-sitting him...she was the daughter of Doc's brother, Jim...we are all so sorry for your loss

my condolences to his family.i was a fraternity brother and lifeguard with him. i have not seen him in a long while but communicated with him on facebook. he will be missed.

A very sad day for the TKE family. I have great memories of Buddy from our college and lifeguarding days. He will be missed.

Memories of Buddy take me back to '73 & '74 hanging out at 'The Cabin' with the Lake Forest crew. Good times!

My condolences to all of the Dorton family. Rest in peace Buddy. Your laughter will be missed.

Memories return of riding in Buddy's car in 1974 listening to an eight track of the Door's over and over again. I enjoyed his humor.
Doug Brock

I was at Chapel Hill High with Buddy. I am deeply saddened by your loss and offer heartfelt condolences.
Anthony Edozien

I knew Buddy and his family in the early 1960's when my family joined Binkley Church in Chapel Hill. I went through the school years with him as well. He was always a character with a gentle soul and a great sense of humor...always there to put a smile on your face. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Rest in peace, Buddy. My deepest sympathy to the families and friends connected with Buddy...God bless you all.