Jeffery Robert Dorris

Jeffery Robert Dorris was born in Hayti, Missouri, on December 8, 1961.  He was the son of Hume Dorris and Wilma Dunagan Dorris.

He departed this life on April 9, 2026, at his home in Braggadocio, Missouri.  He was 64 years old.

Jeff attended school in Caruthersville, Missouri, and graduated from Caruthersville High School.

He was united in marriage to Paula Jean Cheramie in Hayti, Missouri, on March 12, 2026.

Jeff worked as a trucker for many years and also spent time working on a farm.  He was a good mechanic. 

He enjoyed being outdoors especially at Big Springs, Missouri. He also enjoyed marble hunting. 

He loved his dogs and his cat, but his greatest joy was his family.

If you knew Jeff, you knew that you were loved.

He is survived by his wife: Paula Dorris of Braggadocio, Missouri; his 5 children: Sherrie Hendrix of Portageville, Missouri, Patrick Dorris of Cardwell, Missouri, Megan Dorris of Portageville, Missouri, Trenton Cheramie of Hayti, Missouri, and Cindy Sandage of Hayti, Missouri; one sister: Rhonda Proctor and her husband, Sonny, of Nixa, Missouri; one brother: Gerald Dorris of Atlanta, Georgia; 14 grandchildren: Nadley, Mason, Kaylee, Kenzie, C.J., Graclyn, Patrick, Jr., Grayson, Jaden, Isabel, Kristin, Kamryn, Harli, and Jax; two great grandchildren: Havyn and Acelynn; and other relatives and many friends.

Memorial services will be Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the H.S. Smith Funeral Chapel.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.

H.S. Smith Funeral Home in charge of services.

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