Edward Lee Dorsey, Sr. known as "BeBop" and "Eddie D", was born Tuesday June 4, 1946, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Surrounded by his loving family, he transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday October 16, 2022. He was blessed with 76 years of life. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio, where he sang in the choir and was known for his tenor voice,.

Edward graduated from Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Class of 1964. "Go Panthers". Due to the state of the country, Edward entered the US Armed Forces and served in the Army and was stationed in Korea, where proudly. Edward earned a degree in Journalism and Broadcasting from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.

Edward had a loving demeanor, contagious personality, unconditional love of his family, and never met a stranger.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lee and Christine Landers Dorsey; sister Lindsey Mae Henry; stepbrothers: Willie Frank Leath, David and ReNorris Sharpe and stepsisters; Johnnie Mae, Barbara and Kathleen Sharpe.

Cherishing his memory is his loving children: Sonji McNary, Edward Lee Dorsey, Jr.(Tabitha) and Chanta Trout (Leroy Anthony); geranddaughters: Lakeisha Dorsey, Brianna McNary, Alana Dorsey, Candice Long (Tina Long); Makayla McNary and Shania Long (Tina Long) loving greatgrandchildren: Javeon Berry, Nyasia Miller, Niko Miller, Jr., and Legend Moore; brother: Willie Lee Dorsey Jr.,; stepbrothers: Gary Sharpe and James Leath; loving sister-in-law: Idell Turer (George): brothers-in-law: Theodore and James Howard; and a host of relatives and friends,

Edward will be forever missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him,